Ultraviolette has delivered 183 units of its X-47 Skyforce electric motorcycle to the Kolkata Police. The Skyforce is a law-enforcement variant of the company's X-47 Crossover, modified with an electronics architecture designed to support police-specific equipment. The delivery marks a significant addition to the Kolkata Police's vehicle fleet and reflects a wider shift among Indian law-enforcement agencies toward electric mobility.
The X-47 Skyforce has been configured to accommodate the operational requirements of active police duty. Its electronics architecture supports a range of equipment including sirens, hooters, a public address system, and LED blinkers — standard tools for traffic management and emergency response. The motorcycle also includes holders for a microphone and walkie-talkie, along with side panniers for carrying equipment. These modifications are built into the existing X-47 platform without altering the core mechanical or electrical hardware, allowing Ultraviolette to keep the base motorcycle's performance characteristics intact.
The ability to integrate communication and signalling equipment directly into the vehicle's electronics, rather than through aftermarket fitment, is a feature that has become increasingly relevant as police forces evaluate purpose-adapted two-wheelers for urban deployment.
In terms of performance, the X-47 Skyforce claims an IDC-rated range of 211 km on a single charge and a top speed of 145 kph — figures derived from the standard X-47 Crossover. The suspension setup consists of a 41mm upside-down front fork and a rear monoshock, with 170mm of wheel travel at both ends. Braking hardware is supplied by Bybre, with a 320mm front disc and a 230mm rear disc. These specifications place the motorcycle in a similar performance bracket to mid-displacement petrol-powered bikes commonly used in police fleets across Indian cities.
Charging infrastructure and range are among the practical considerations for police forces adopting electric vehicles. At 211 km per charge under IDC test conditions, real-world range will vary depending on load, speed, and usage patterns. Urban police operations, which typically involve shorter patrol distances and more frequent stops, may suit electric motorcycles better than long-distance highway duties.
Ultraviolette has also highlighted the potential operating cost benefits of the switch to electric. Electric motorcycles generally carry lower per-kilometre running and maintenance costs than equivalent petrol-powered units, owing to fewer moving parts and lower fuel expenditure. However, the actual savings in a fleet deployment depend on local electricity tariffs, charging logistics, and the intensity of use — factors that vary across police departments.
The Kolkata Police deployment is part of a broader pattern of Indian state police forces integrating electric two-wheelers into their fleets. Several other forces, including those in Delhi, Pune, and Bengaluru, have previously trialled or adopted electric motorcycles and scooters, often as part of state government initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of public-sector vehicle fleets.