Ultraviolette Automotive, a Bengaluru-based company, has introduced the F99 Factory Racing Platform, marking India’s debut in the superbike segment. Designed and engineered entirely at Ultraviolette’s R&D headquarters in Bengaluru, the F99 is set to achieve the fastest top speed and quarter-mile time for an Indian motorcycle within 90 days. This development shifts India’s role from contract manufacturing to becoming a hub of innovation and advanced engineering.
Boasting more than double the power output of any Indian production motorcycle, the F99 signifies a major leap in the country’s two-wheeler industry. The platform uses racing as a testbed to push design and technology boundaries, with improvements expected to enhance Ultraviolette’s existing F77 model. The F77 is currently available in Hyderabad, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Bengaluru, with expansion plans for Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, and Mangalore in the near future.
Narayan Subramaniam, CEO of Ultraviolette Automotive, stressed the importance of innovation, saying, “Innovation is both a duty and a responsibility for India’s future. We’ve often looked abroad for inspiration, but with the talent we have locally and the focus on design and technology through upskilling and job creation, there’s no reason India shouldn’t aim for a world-class brand in performance motorcycling.”
The F99 Factory Racing Platform underscores India’s growing ability to create world-class, technology-driven automotive solutions. Its success could mark the dawn of a new era in Indian motorcycling, challenging global perceptions of the country’s role in the automotive industry. As Ultraviolette strives for record-breaking achievements with the F99, it sets a new standard for Indian innovation and engineering.
Niraj Rajmohan, CTO of Ultraviolette Automotive, echoed this sentiment, stating, “Disruptive technology like the F99, one of the fastest and most advanced electric bikes globally, will solidify India’s position as a key player in the automotive sector. While traditionally seen as a contract manufacturer, India is now ready to take its rightful place among design-driven, high-performance global auto brands.”
