Ultraviolette X-47 Skyforce Police Fleet Details Explained

Ultraviolette has delivered 183 X-47 electric motorcycles to the Kolkata Police, with the fleet handed over at Lalbazar Police Headquarters. The X-47 Skyforce is a patrol-focused version built around the X-47 crossover, so this is a government fleet deployment rather than a normal private-bike delivery.

X-47 Skyforce Police Equipment

The police motorcycles get changes aimed at daily patrol and communication duties. Ultraviolette has upgraded the electronic architecture to support the additional equipment, while the fleet has also gone through testing before being handed over.

• Siren and hooter
• Public-address system
• Additional LED blinkers
• Walkie-talkie and microphone holders
• Side panniers for equipment

X-47 Skyforce Performance Figures

The X-47 Skyforce produces 36 hp and has a manufacturer-claimed top speed of 145 km/h. Its certified IDC range is 211 km, although actual range during police use will depend on traffic, payload, riding conditions and the auxiliary equipment being used.

The crossover format could also be useful for patrol work across different road surfaces. However, there is no disclosed information on whether this police version gets mechanical changes to the suspension, brakes, tyres or chassis compared with the civilian X-47.

Charging And Fleet Use

One interesting part of this deployment is how the bikes will be charged during regular police duty. Police motorcycles generally follow planned routes and return to designated facilities, which could make centralised charging at police stations or fleet depots easier to manage than public charging for private owners.

Ultraviolette has not disclosed the battery capacity, charging time or procurement value for these 183 motorcycles. Those details will matter when judging how practical the fleet is for long operational hours and quick-response duties.

Would you consider an electric motorcycle practical for regular police patrols in Indian cities?