Video Worth Watching: Ultraviolette F77 Takes on ICE Rivals in a Time Attack
The electric revolution takes a bold turn as EV maker Ultraviolette has pit their F77 against some of the most popular ICE motorcycles - the Yamaha YZF-R3, KTM RC 390, KTM Duke 390, and Aprilia RS 457 - on the Kari Motor Speedway. They have changed the names of the models but it isn't hard to spot what's what. With Ultraviolette being the one sharing the results, it's clear that the F77 has clinched the win, but by what margin? And does this victory signal a shift in performance benchmarks?
The video brings exciting lap-time comparisons, but it's not without its fair share of ifs and buts. Are the bikes equally matched in terms of specs? How much of a role does the rider play? What about the tyres? And what does this say about the future of EVs versus ICE motorcycles?
More importantly - what do you think of this battle? Watch the video below to get some of the answers. It's a gripping contest that raises questions about how we'll define performance in the future.