Electrifying Adventure: Conquering the Roads with Ultraviolette F77 Episode -2

 Ultraviolette F77 Ride

Journey to the Peaks

A Journey to remember 💓

Panasonic Lumix S5

Episode -2

Buying F77 & Delivery Experience

Battery day on 20th October 2022 was the pivotal moment that made me believe touring on an electric motorcycle was not only possible but also exciting. Ultraviolette F77, and its 307 km range completely blew my mind. It was incredible to imagine that an electric bike could offer such impressive range, giving me the confidence to embark on thrilling tours without any range anxiety.

On 23rd October 2022, the pre-booking for the Ultraviolette F77 opened, and without any hesitation, I immediately booked my own. Now, I am getting ready for the next phase of my plans, eagerly anticipating the day when I will be able to embark on unforgettable adventures with my electric companion.

I received an invite for the launch of the Ultraviolette F77 on 24th November 2022 in Bangalore, and I am eagerly waiting to see the bike in person. The excitement is building up as the day approaches, and I can't wait to witness the F77 in all its glory.

After the launch, the next payment window opened, and on December 13th, I made the next advance payment, securing my spot to get the Ultraviolette F77 in the first slot available in Chennai. The anticipation is growing, and I can't wait to finally have the F77 in my possession. The Delivery was promised in the the Second Quarter i.e., from April 2023.

As promised, I received a call by the end of March 2023, informing me to complete the remaining payment for the Ultraviolette F77. The sales team was extremely helpful, and I can't forget to mention the name of the sales representative, my dearest brother, Mr. Vishnu, who was always there to assist me throughout the purchase process.

Mr. Vishnu not only helped me with the payment completion but also guided me through the loan process. Thanks to his efforts, I was able to secure the loan from Kotak Mahindra Bank promptly, ensuring a smooth and timely purchase of the F77. His support and assistance made the entire experience even more delightful.

Finally, I got a call from Vishnu for the delivery, and it was scheduled for April 20th, 2023. So, on April 19th, I packed all my gears and left Chennai to head to Bangalore, where I would pick up my bike from the Ultraviolette Hanger. The excitement was overwhelming as I would be the first customer from Chennai to take delivery and also ride it back to my city.

Interestingly, I hadn't even taken a test drive before, and this would be the first time I would be riding my bike. Despite not having a test drive experience, I was filled with enthusiasm and anticipation for the amazing journey that lay ahead.

With my Brothers Vishnu ( Sales Executive ) & Rajesh (UV R & D Engineer )

The Moment of Happiness holing the key

Once I reached the Ultraviolette Hanger on 20th April, luck was on my side as I had the opportunity to meet Narayan, the Founder & CEO of Ultraviolette. He generously provided me with some technical inputs and was pleasantly surprised when I shared my plan to ride from Bengaluru to Chennai on the newly purchased Ultraviolette F77. He wished me the best of luck for my journey, and his encouraging words added to my excitement and determination. It was a truly memorable moment to interact with the visionary behind the bike I was about to embark on an epic journey with.

Mr. Sridhar, the Sales Head of Ultraviolette, was present during the delivery, and he provided invaluable support throughout the entire process, from the delivery day until the present moment. His assistance and guidance have been instrumental in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience with the Ultraviolette F77. I am grateful for his help and dedication, which has made my journey with the F77 even more remarkable.

Then, by 4 pm in the evening, I started my journey from Bengaluru. I made a stop at Vellore for a charging break and decided to stay there for the night. The next day, in the afternoon, I reached Chennai, completing my thrilling ride back home.

Planning

Since the battery day event in October, I was already filled with excitement and began creating plans and figuring out the route map for the ride of a lifetime. Leh was the destination I dreamt of reaching, and with my college vacations scheduled for May, it seemed like the perfect time to embark on this thrilling adventure. By the time the Ultraviolette F77 was launched in November, I had a rough plan in place.

During the grand launch event, I had the privilege of meeting Narayan, the Founder & CEO of Ultraviolette. I introduced myself and proudly stated that I would be the first person from Chennai to take delivery of the F77. He smiled in acknowledgment, and I eagerly waited for the moment of delivery to discuss my ambitious ride plan with him.

On May 4th, the Ultraviolette Hanger hosted a Star Wars event, and I was fortunate to receive an invite from Mr. Sridhar to attend. During the event, I had the opportunity to meet Narayan, the Founder & CEO and discuss my ambitious ride plan to Leh with him. He was genuinely excited to hear about my adventure and assured me of full support from the R&D and Marketing teams for the trip.

After a week, I got in touch with Abishek, the Marketing Head of Ultraviolette, and shared my detailed plans with him. He was extremely supportive and provided me with valuable inputs and suggestions to enhance the overall journey. With Abishek's guidance, I fine-tuned the plans from the original rough draft, and the final plan took shape.

First Rough Plan

1	Chennai – Hyderabad	627 km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
2	Hyderbad – Nagpur	501 km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
3	Nagpur – Jhansi	598 km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
4	Jhansi –Delhi	475 km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
5	Delhi - Shimla	352 km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
6	Shimla - Jispa	335 km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
7	Jispa – leh	334 km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
8	Leh –Kargil(220)(5hrs)- Srinagar(202)(5hrs)	418 Km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
9	Srinagar - Jammu (248)(6 hrs) – Pathankot (106)(2hrs) – Amristar (115) (2hrs)	426 Km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
10	Amristar - hanumangarh  (289) (5.34 hrs) – Bikaner (244)(5hrs)	513 km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
11	Bikaner – Jodpur (251 )(4.46 hrs ) - Udaipur 250 )(5 hrs )	493 Km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
12	Udaipur – Ahmedabad (257)(5hrs) – Surat (263)(5hrs)	520 Km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
13	Surat –Mumbai (280)(5.30hrs)  – Pune (148)(3.20hrs)	427 Km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
14	Pune – Kholapur (234)(4 hrs)   - Belgavi (113)(2.10 hrs)  – Davanagere (246) (4.10 hrs)	580 Km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
15	Davanagere –Tumkuru (200)(3.20 hrs) - UV Hanger (80)(2 hrs)	275 Km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
16	UV Hanger to  Vellore - Home MCC	332 km	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs

Once the plan was ready, I promptly emailed it to the Ultraviolette team for their approval. The team was impressed with the detailed itinerary and the passion behind the journey. They readily approved the plan, expressing their enthusiasm for this unique adventure. With the green light from Ultraviolette, I felt even more motivated and prepared for this once-in-a-lifetime ride to Leh on the Ultraviolette F77.

Finalizing the Trip Plan & Service Training

       The plan was finalized by the second week of May, and I requested support from Ultraviolettte for the trip. The team provided me with a booster charger and a few bike parts that I could carry in case of emergencies. Additionally, they offered exclusive hands-on service training so that I could perform repairs myself, as the bike is new to the market, and there might not be any other mechanics along the way who could attend to it.

Day	Date	Route	Range	Ride Time	Charge Time
					Break	Stay
1	May 20	MCC – Venkatachalam (180) , Addanki (184)  –	366 km	6 .30Hrs	4 hrs	5 hrs
2	May 21	Addanki  -Nalgonda  (185 ) - Ramayapet (185)	350 km	7 hrs	4 hrs	5 hrs
3	May 22	Ramayapet – Ichoda (186 ) to Sonegaon (184 )	357 Km	6.30 hrs	4 hrs	5 hrs
4	May 23	Sonegaon  – Seoni (180) – Maharajpur (180)	360 km	6:30 hrs	4 hrs	5 hrs
5	May 24	Maharajpur –  Masora kalan (180) – Jorasi (181)	361 Km	6 hrs	4 hrs	5 hrs
6	May 25	Jorasi  -Farah (180) – India Gate (166)	347 km	7 hrs	4hrs	5 hrs
7	May 26	India Gate  - Shahbad (166 )- Shimla ( 171) Up hill + one more Stop	367 km	8 hrs	4 hrs + 2hrs	5 hrs
8	May 27	Shimla – Mandi (141) - Manali ( 109) (3hrs) kia Camp stay	250 Km	6hrs	4hrs	5 hrs
9	May 28	Manali –Sarchu (177)	177 km	6 hrs	4hrs	5 hrs
10	May 29	Sarchu  (break in Pang) - leh(250 ) (6 hrs)- Khardung La (40 ) (1 hr )  - leh	328 km	9 hrs	4hrs	5 hrs
11	May 30
12	May 31	Leh –Kargil(220)(5hrs)	220 Km		5 hrs	5 hrs
13	June 1	Kargil - Srinagar(202)(5hrs)	216 km
14	June 2	Srinagar – Udhampur (185) -  Gurdaspur (158)	342 Km	8 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
15	June 3	Gurdaspur  - Chandbaja(182)  - hanumangarh  (170)	355 km		5 hrs	5 hrs
16	June 4	Hanumangarh –Godasar (181) -    Parbatsar (185)	365 km	7 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
17	June 5	Parbatsar – Bhilwara (186 )-  Udaipur (160)	345 Km	6.5 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
18	June 6	Udaipur – Malpur (180) - Puniyad (180)	360 km	7 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
19	June 7	Puniyad –Bilmora (180) Mumbai	360 Km	7 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
20	June 8	Mumbai -Gate way of India(41)-Pune – Satara	308 +	6 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
21	June 9	Satara – Sankeswar (180)-  Shiggaon (186)	364 km	7 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
22	June 10	Shiggaon –Aimangala (186) - UV Hanger(188)	374 km	7.5 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs
23	June 11	UV Hanger to  Vellore - Home MCC	360 km	7 hrs	5 hrs	5 hrs

 

Final Plan with Total - 7200 km +

The training took place in Bangalore at Ultraviolette's base. I would like to express my gratitude to Mokshith, Kathiresh, Mohan, and Kochu for conducting the training process. They were instrumental in equipping me with the necessary skills to perform bike maintenance myself.

During the training, I was fortunate to have an opportunity to meet Neeraj, the founder, and CTO of Ultraviolette. We exchanged greetings, and he kindly wished me good luck on my trip.

In addition to the valuable training, the team also provided me with a saddle stay for mounting my luggage. I consider myself lucky to receive this as it was in the prototype stage, and having this equipment will undoubtedly make my journey more convenient and comfortable.

I am truly grateful for all the support and resources provided by Ultraviolette and the team, and I look forward to an exciting and successful trip with their backing.

My Sponsors

I can't simply leave without expressing my heartfelt gratitude to my dear sponsors who believed in me and generously sponsored their products for my trip. Their support and contributions have been invaluable, making my journey much more enjoyable and safer.

Motul India played a significant role by providing Chain Lube, Chain Clean, and Helmet Cleaner. These products will ensure that my bike stays in excellent condition throughout the trip, and my helmet remains clean and well-maintained for optimal safety.

Carbonado, with their generosity, provided me with essential Saddle Bags, a Gaming Backpack, and a Turtle Bag. These accessories will allow me to carry my belongings conveniently and in an organized manner.

I am thrilled to have Blue Armour's C30 Bluetooth Helmet Set, which will enhance my riding experience and keep me connected with ease.

Thanks to Powersport International for providing Rainwear, Winter Wear, and Winter Waterproof Gloves. These will undoubtedly come in handy during adverse weather conditions, keeping me dry and warm throughout the trip.

Lastly, a special thank you to Panasonic Lumix, as I am already an influencer for them. Their support with photography equipment ensures that I can capture and share the incredible moments of my journey with my audience.

I am truly blessed to have such amazing sponsors, and their trust in me motivates me to make this trip a success. With their products and support, I am well-prepared for the adventure ahead. Thank you all once again!

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