Design & Styling The X-47 was first introduced to the world at EICMA 2024 as the Concept X. The final production version has turned out almost identical to the concept. At first glance, the styling looks quite ADV-esque with bits like a sharp, prominent beak and a standard windshield at the front. On the sides, there is minimal yet muscular bodywork inspired by the forward-swept wings seen on some fighter jets. Under the single-piece seat is a new cast aluminium sub-frame which features a see-through design that looks quite futuristic. Like most ADVs, the X-47 slims down as you move to the rear with a familiar tail-lamp. The chunky block pattern tyres further add to the rugged looks of the motorcycle. To sum up, the X-47 might not look as futuristic as the F77, but it is one of the best-looking motorcycles for the price, with excellent road presence. In terms of dimensions, the X-47 features a 45 mm longer wheelbase compared to the F77. The ground clearance has gone up to 200 mm, thanks to the longer travel suspension and revised rake angle. There are three colour options on offer – Turbo Red, Cosmic Black and Stellar White. The one you see in the pictures is the top-of-the-line Desert Wing trim, which is finished in a cream shade and looks quite attractive in person.Build Quality, Fit & FinishThe X-47 looks like a premium, solidly built motorcycle, and it is true for the most part. Everything from the handlebars, mirrors, footpegs and most body panels has a solid feel. That said, every time I rode through a pothole or a bump, I could hear a distinct rattling noise coming from the front section of the motorcycle. Also, I noticed quite a few uneven panel gaps, especially around the charging port area. Ultraviolette says our test units were part of the initial production batch, and fit & finish will be improved on customer motorcycles.Features and Instrumentation The X-47 is claimed to be the world’s first motorcycle with an integrated radar. The 77 GHz unit is placed at the rear and boasts a tracking distance of 200 metres. It can also adapt to roll, pitch and lean of the motorcycle. Thanks to this, the X-47 is the most affordable motorcycle on sale in the country with safety features like blind-spot monitoring, lane change assist, overtake alert and rear collision warning. Unlike cars, the motorcycle doesn’t perform any corrective measures like lane correction or auto braking. Instead, the system warns you about any imminent danger using visual prompts via the rear-view mirrors and the instrument console. The most admirable part is that the radar tech or UV Hypersense (as Ultraviolette likes to call it) will be offered as standard on the X-47! While our test bikes were not equipped with the radars, Ultraviolette had prepared a small demonstration of the Hypersense features on the test track. Here’s a quick video of the same. Notice how the visual prompt on the TFT screen is displayed on either the left or the right, depending on which side the vehicle behind you is approaching from. For rear-collision warning (last part of the video), the bottom part of the screen turns red to warn the rider. Additionally, the rear turn indicators start flashing to warn the approaching vehicle behind you to slow down: https://youtu.be/8OwtQkVyw2Y As you’d have noticed, the motorcycle also gets a dual-dash cam feature (optional) with front and rear cameras. The cameras use a 120-degree, 30fps IMX307 HDR wide-angle lens and can record in 1080p. There is an additional 5-inch touchscreen to display the camera feed with 32 GB of on-board storage, which can be expanded up to 256 GB. Like the F77, the X-47 gets a 5-inch TFT but features a revised layout, which is unique to this motorcycle. The display is sharp, and all the important information is laid out in a legible manner. The UI feels sleek and responsive too. However, the screen is not the easiest to read under direct sunlight. Other features include smartphone connectivity, three ride modes, nine levels of regen, four-level traction control, dual channel ABS, a USB-C charging port and an adjustable brake lever. Additionally, the motorcycle is equipped with Ultraviolette’s dynamic stability control feature that works in tandem with the ABS to prevent the rear wheel from locking when using high regen modes.Wheels & TyresThe X-47 Crossover rides on 17-inch wheels shod with MRF dual-purpose radial tyres – 110/70 R17 at the front and 150/60 R17 at the rear. In my time with the motorcycle, the tyres performed quite well on a variety of surfaces, including a race track and mild off-roading trails.Ergonomics and Comfort With the X-47, you get an upright riding position thanks to the tall and wide handlebars. While the footpegs are fairly rear-set, like you’d find on a sporty naked motorcycle, the overall riding position doesn’t feel cramped or uncomfortable, even when saddling. The bodywork too has been ergonomically designed, and I could easily grab the motorcycle with my legs. The added ground clearance compared to the F77 means that the seat is now placed at a height of 820 mm above the ground. That said, the seat narrows down at the front, which allowed me to easily flat-foot. For reference, I am 5’11” tall. The seat itself is a single-piece unit with decent cushioning. It is also fairly flat, which meant I didn’t slide forward under hard braking.Battery & RangeLike the F77, the X-47 is offered with two battery sizes – 7.1 kWh and 10.3 kWh. At 211 km and 323 km, respectively, both battery packs manage to deliver the same IDC-claimed range as the F77. Since we switched between different motorcycles for road and track riding, we couldn’t test the real-world range. Ultraviolette hasn’t provided range estimates in different ride modes for the X-47, but it should manage to deliver a similar real-world range to the F77, given that it has similar performance and weight.Charging The X-47 Crossover comes with a new 1.6 kW on-board charger, which, according to Ultraviolette, is the world’s most power-dense air-cooled unit. You still need to carry a cable to connect to a socket, though. While the cable is small enough to fit in a cargo pant pocket, an integrated storage space on the motorcycle would have made it even more convenient. It can be used in tandem with the 1.6 kW boost charger, which enables parallel charging and increases the total output to 3.2 kW, hence reducing the charging time by half. The Original and Recon trims come with a portable charger for home charging. Then there’s Ultraviolette’s Supernova network of 6 kW and 12 kW fast chargers. Additionally, you can also get access to the existing AC car charging network using the UV Lync converter. Here’s a quick look at the claimed charging times (20% to 80%) for each battery pack, depending on the type of charger:Portable standard charger: 3 hours (7.1 kWh) / 5 hours (10.3 kWh)On-board charger: 2 hours 40 minutes (7.1 kWh) / 4 hours (10.3 kWh)Boost charger: 1 hour 20 minutes (7.1 kWh) / 2 hours (10.3 kWh)UV Supernova: 40 minutes (7.1 kWh) / 60 minutes (10.3 kWh)Even with fast charging options, topping up the X-47 will require longer halts compared to ICE-powered motorcycles. However, with a wide variety of convenient charging options, the X-47 can be used for touring, provided you plan your stops in advance.Standard & Extended WarrantyEarlier last year, Ultraviolette made big strides in terms of warranty on the battery and drivetrain of the F77. The same has been carried over to the X-47 Crossover as well. Except for the base Original trim, all the other variants of the X-47 come with a standard warranty of 5 years or 1,00,000 km under the UV Care+ package. You can further extend it to an industry-leading period of 8 years or 8,00,000 km on the Recon and Recon+ trims. Meanwhile, the base trim comes with a 3-year/60,000 km warranty, which can be extended to UV Care+ at an additional cost. The standard vehicle warranty stands at 3 years or 30,000 km. Read Team-BHP’s detailed Ultraviolette X-47 Crossover review here.
