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Ultraviolette F77 Vs KTM RC 390 Vs Royal Enfield Continental GT650 - EV OR ICE

By:Shipranshu Pandey
Updated On: March 18, 2024 14:19 IST
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Ultraviolette F77 Vs KTM RC 390 Vs Royal Enfield Continental GT650 - EV OR ICE
  • Ultraviolette F77 is India's fastest electric motorcycle
  • Comes in two main variants and three trims
  • It is priced at Rs 3.80 lakh (ex-showroom), at the this price point it competes with some Sports and ADV bikes

In November, Ultraviolette Automotive unveiled the F77, their first electric motorcycle. The Ultraviolette F77 is the fastest and most powerful electric motorcycle available in India. This makes it the first performance-focused electric two-wheeler in the nation. The cost of the motorcycle is Rs. 3.80 lakh (ex-showroom). Some ICE competitors to the F77 are also offered on the Indian market at a comparable price. Alternatives include the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 cafe racer and the KTM RC 390 completely faired motorbike. In this article we'll compare the Ultraviolette F77 vs KTM RC 390 vs Continental GT650.

Also Read: Ultraviolette F77 With 307 Km Range Launched In India At Rs 3.80 Lakh

Ultraviolette F77 Vs KTM RC 390 Vs RE GT650 - Dimensions

Ultraviolette F77
DimensionUltraviolette F77KTM RC 390RE GT650
Seat Height800 mm834 mm804 mm
Wheelbase1340 mm1347 mm1400 mm
Weight197 kg / 207 kg172 kg202 kg
Ground Clearance160 mm153 mm 174 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityNA13.7 litres13.7 litres

In comparison to the other two, the F77's seat height is on the lower side for easy access. The RC 390, F77, and RE GT 650 are in order of longest wheelbase. The KTM has the lowest ground clearance and is the lightest of the three. The F77 weighs up to 35 kg more than the RC 390, and the RE GT650 weighs 5 kg less than the F77's top-of-the-line model.

Ultraviolette F77 Vs KTM RC 390 Vs RE GT650 - Powertrain

SpecificationsUltraviolette F77KTM RC 390RE GT650
Battery / Engine7.1 kWh / 10.3 kWh373 cc, Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder Engine648cc, Parallel Twin
Max. Power36 bhp / 38.9 bhp43 bhp47 bhp
Max. Torque85 Nm / 95 Nm37 Nm52 Nm
TransmissionNA6-Speed6-Speed

In terms of torque, the Ultraviolette F77 vastly outperforms the KTM RC 390 and Royal Enfield GT650. However, the GT650's parallel twin 648cc motor, followed by the KTM RC 390, and then the F77, produces the most power.

F77 Vs RC 390 Vs GT650

Ultraviolette F77 Vs KTM RC 390 Vs RE GT650 - Suspension, Tyres & Brakes

Ultraviolette F77KTM RC 390RE GT650
Front Tyre110/70-R17110/70-R17110/90-18
Rear Tyre150/60-R17150/60-R17130/70-18
Suspension FrontPreload Adjustable Up Side Down (USD) ForksUp Side Down (USD) Forks Telescopic Front Forks
Suspension RearPreload Adjustable Mono-shockPreload Rebound Adjustable Mono-shock Twin Coil-Over Shocks,
Brakes Front320 mm Disc320 mm Disc320 mm Disc
Brakes Rear230 mm Disc230 mm Disc240 mm Disc

The F77 is the only one to provide preload adjustment in both suspensions while the KTM RC 390 is the only motorcycle in this comparison to provide rebound adjustable rear suspension.

Ultraviolette F77 Vs KTM RC 390 Vs RE GT650 - Features

The Ultraviolette F77 sports a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster and three riding modes: Glide, Combat, and Ballistic. Additionally, it offers phone connectivity and connected features that let the user examine a number of motorcycle parameters from a distance. Dual-channel ABS is present.

The KTM RC 390 is a worthy sports bike at the price point because it has traction control, a TFT digital instrument cluster, cornering ABS, quickshifter, and adjustable handle bars.

The Royal Enfield GT650 has a number of very basic features, like spoked wheels, a small MID, twin channel ABS, analogue instrument cluster, and more.

F77 Vs RC 390 Vs GT650

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Ultraviolette F77 Vs KTM RC 390 Vs RE GT650 - Pricing

Ultraviolette F77KTM RC 390RE GT650
Price (ex-showroom)Rs 3.80 / Rs 4.55 lakhRs 3.14 lakh3.04 lakh

The Ultraviolette F77 is one of the priciest motorcycles on this list and it has more features than the other two bikes combined. The RE GT 650, on the other hand, has the largest engine of the three, which provides the most power, and the bike is the least expensive of the three.

Verdict

The Ultraviolette F77 is a potential sports bike, but given the price, some consumers might be put off by the EV powertrain. On the other hand, KTM is renowned for producing sports-oriented motorcycles with a track record of success. Finally, the Royal Enfield Continental GT650 is a dependable and powerful cafe racer that will make riding it comfortable

You can learn more about the Ultraviolette F77, India's first electric sports bike, by watching this walkaround review video.

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