Ultraviolette X-47 Venom ₹2.65L–4.12L: Which Variant to Buy?

So, Ultraviolette just did it again. Today, October 22, 2026, the Bengaluru EV maker launched the X-47 Venom, and prices run from Rs 2.65 lakh to Rs 4.12 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru), but only for the first 5,000 buyers. It’s the first bike on Ultraviolette’s new VX-100 platform, a 100V high-voltage setup, and the top version claims 343 km of IDC range. Deliveries start in November.

To be clear, I haven’t ridden the bike or seen it in person yet. Everything below is based on the launch details

Ultraviolette X-47 Venom Features

First, the basics. The VX-100 platform brings a new UV Lightfury motor, a new SRB-11 battery and a new motor control unit. Ultraviolette says all three are lighter, store more energy and cool down faster. The company says every future Ultraviolette will sit on this platform, and The Hindu BusinessLine reports around four models are planned on it over the next year.

The weight drop impressed me first. The 7.5 kWh variants weigh 180 kg, and the 11 kWh Recon variants weigh 195 kg. Autocar India says that’s 17 kg and 13 kg lighter than before. A few other reports round it up to “up to 20 kg” lighter, so the exact number depends on who you read.

Performance

Peak power is 30 kW, about 40 hp. Motor torque is 90 Nm, and rear-wheel torque is 550 Nm. Funny thing is, these numbers are actually a touch lower than the old X-47’s. But the bike is lighter, so it’s quicker. The claimed 0-100 km/h time is now 5.9 seconds, a full 2.2 seconds faster than before. 0-60 km/h stays at 2.7 seconds, and top speed is 155 km/h. Honestly, this is the part that excited me. Less weight, more pace. That’s the right way to do an update.

You get three riding modes: Glide, Combat and Ballistic. Ballistic, the fastest one, now works right down to 10 percent charge. Earlier it cut out at 30 percent. Regen braking now kicks in from 99 percent charge instead of 90 percent. Depending on the variant, you get 3 or 10 levels of regen.

Charging

The X-47 Venom supports 12 kW DC fast charging. Ultraviolette calls it the only electric two-wheeler in India that can do this. Sounds great, but here’s the catch: the company hasn’t told us how long a 12 kW charge actually takes. I’ll be waiting for that number.

The Plus variants get a 1.6 kW onboard charger. The standard variants come with a 1.3 kW portable charger (charge times are in the battery table below). On the 11 kWh pack, that’s slightly slower than the old bike’s 5 hours. A 3 kW Boost charger is also listed as an option.

Tech and Radar

Display and connectivity: You get a 7-inch TFT touchscreen running Android OS on a Qualcomm chip. On top of that there’s Mappls navigation, app connectivity, over-the-air updates and Violette AI. The top Recon+ gets LTE, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Radar safety tech: This is ekdom my favourite bit. The UV Hypersense system uses a 77 GHz rear radar that watches traffic up to 200 metres behind you. It gives blind-spot detection, lane-change assist, overtake alerts and rear-collision warning. Anyone who rides on our highways knows how useful that could be. One thing to note: it comes only on the Recon variants.

Rider aids: There’s dual-channel Bosch ABS, traction control (up to four levels), dynamic stability control and hill hold. Cruise control and park assist with a rear camera view are new too. Higher variants also get integrated front and rear dashcams.

Battery safety: The pack sits in an IP67-rated aluminium case. It has a pyro-fuse that cuts the circuit within microseconds if something seriously goes wrong. There’s also a cell-level fuse and a battery management system.

camera park assist and the 7-inch screen come only on the top three variants. Ultraviolette’s spec sheet, though, lists the 7-inch touchscreen on all four. So please check the exact variant list before you book.

Design and Hardware

The X-47 keeps its “crossover” look and upright stance. The idea is one bike for city rides, highway trips and a bit of light off-roading. Colours include the new Afterburner Yellow, plus Turbo Red, Cosmic Black and Stellar White.

The steel trellis frame, 41 mm preload-adjustable USD fork and preload-adjustable monoshock are all carried over. Brakes are a 320 mm front disc and a 230 mm rear disc, and the 17-inch wheels wear MRF Revz-AT 03 tyres (110/70 front, 150/60 rear). The dimensions stay the same too: an 820 mm seat height, 200 mm ground clearance and a 1,385 mm wheelbase.

Ultraviolette X-47 Venom Price

The final price depends on which charger and colour you pick. Remember, these intro prices are only for the first 5,000 buyers. After that, every variant goes up by Rs 35,000, so the base bike lands at about Rs 3 lakh. Ultraviolette’s website says these prices include a “Carbon Farewell Fund” offer of up to Rs 35,000. Bookings opened on October 22 at 4 pm on Ultraviolette’s website, and deliveries start in November 2026. If you’re serious, I wouldn’t wait too long.

Which variant should you buy?

Here’s my take, based purely on the specs and prices:

• City commuter (mostly under 100 km a day, charging at home): The base X-47 Venom is the one I’d pick. You get the same 40 hp, 155 km/h and 5.9-second 0-100 time as every other variant, and 227 km of claimed range is plenty for daily use. It’s the best value of the lot.
• City rider who wants the extra tech: The X-47 Venom+ gets the 1.6 kW onboard charger and 10 levels of regen, so you don’t have to carry the portable charger around. Worth the extra only if those matter to you.
• Weekend tourer and highway rider: Go for the X-47 Venom Recon. The 11 kWh battery (343 km claimed) and the radar safety tech make the most sense on long trips. Bhai, if you ride on highways a lot, this is the sweet spot for me.
• I-want-everything rider: The X-47 Venom Recon+ adds the onboard charger and the fullest feature list. It’s the most expensive at up to Rs 4.12 lakh, so pick it only if you’ll actually use the extras.

X-47 Venom Battery Capacity and Range

Here’s how the two batteries compare, variant by variant:

A reality check: the 227 km and 343 km figures are IDC claims, and Ultraviolette’s own per-mode estimates are lower. No independent real-world range test is out yet. So my advice is simple: treat 343 km as a best case, not a promise. And remember, the 12 kW DC fast-charging time still hasn’t been announced.

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