The Kolkata Police has just taken delivery of 183 Ultraviolette X‑47 Skyforce electric motorcycles, each capable of 211 km on a single charge and a top speed of 145 km/h. For a buyer or enthusiast, those numbers mean a bike that can keep up with the pace of city patrols while staying under the same power envelope as a typical 500‑cc petrol machine.
The Skyforce isn’t a stripped‑down version of the X‑47 Crossover; it’s a purpose‑built police variant that plugs sirens, a public‑address system, LED blinkers, and walkie‑talkie holders straight into the bike’s electronics. That integration keeps the core drivetrain and battery untouched, so maintenance stays familiar for mechanics used to the base model.
When you compare it to other electric police options, the Skyforce jumps ahead. The Mahindra e2o tops out at about 100 km per charge, while the Ather 450X offers roughly 75 km. Even the newer Ather 500X, with a 120‑km range, still falls short of the Skyforce’s 211 km, giving it a clear edge for longer patrol routes.
Beyond the numbers, the move reflects a broader policy push. The Indian government has been tightening EV mandates and offering tax breaks for public‑sector fleets. For a civilian buyer, seeing police fleets adopt electric two‑wheelers signals that charging infrastructure is becoming more reliable and that operating costs will stay lower than petrol‑powered rivals. The Skyforce will hit the showroom floor in early 2027, with city‑wide availability slated for Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore next year.