Booking a new electric motorcycle is a gamble for most Indian buyers, but the UltraViolet X‑47 Venom flips the script with a bold ₹2.65 lakh price and a claimed 343‑km range—far beyond the 75‑km horizon of the Chetak. For the rider who wants to treat the bike as a weekend getaway vehicle as well as a commuter, the numbers paint a clear picture: a high‑end product that can keep up with city traffic and take you beyond the suburbs.
The X‑47 sits on the fresh VX‑100 architecture, a chassis that cradles a 30‑kW (40‑hp) motor and 550‑Nm torque at the wheel. Acceleration figures are sharp: 0‑60 km/h in 2.7 seconds and 0‑100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the top speed tops out at 155 km/h. Those figures keep it in line with the performance of a mid‑range gasoline twin, but with zero emissions.
Battery tech is where the bike really steps up. The SRB‑11 cells boast about 20% more energy density than the standard cells used in most Indian EVs, and a cooling system twice as efficient. Heat dissipates 50% faster, and a pyro‑fuse cuts power in microseconds if a fault occurs—safety first, but in a way that keeps the battery healthy for longer.
Safety is layered with UV Hypersense radar: a 77‑GHz unit that watches up to 200 m ahead, flagging overtaking opportunities, blind‑spot moments, lane‑change cues, and rear‑collision alerts that trigger hazard lights. Two dashcams—front and rear—record every turn, useful for insurance claims or just keeping a log of long rides.
Charging is a mix of speed and convenience. A 12‑kW DC fast charger can juice the battery to 80% in roughly 30 minutes, while a 1.6‑kW onboard charger handles overnight plugs. The bike also runs a mild cruise‑control that tweaks power draw during long stretches, making the 343‑km claim more realistic.
Connectivity is not a buzzword here. A 7‑inch TFT screen hosts Mappls‑integrated navigation, real‑time traffic updates, and park‑assist with a rear‑camera feed. Standard Bluetooth links the rider’s smartphone, while a B‑MAX safety vest—designed for impact zones—adds an extra layer of protection that can be reused across rides.
Bookings are live, and deliveries are slated for November. The first batch will roll out in the metros—Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai—before expanding to tier‑2 cities. Keep an eye on the 2026 sales data to see how this premium offering stacks against the lower‑priced electric scooters that dominate the market.