Ultraviolette Delivers 183 X-47 'Skyforce' Electric Motorcycles to Kolkata Police: Patrol-Spec EVs Get Sirens, PA Systems and Panniers

Ultraviolette Automotive has officially inducted 183 X-47 electric motorcycles into the Kolkata Police fleet, launching a new patrol-focused variant called the X-47 'Skyforce'. The motorcycles were formally handed over at Lalbazar Police Headquarters and are built for regular patrol duty rather than ceremonial use. Each unit produces 36 hp, has a claimed IDC range of 211 km and a top speed of 145 km/h, and carries police-specific gear including sirens, a public-address system and side panniers. Ultraviolette has not disclosed the battery capacity, charging time or the value of the deal.

What Happened: The Kolkata Police Induction

Ultraviolette announced the induction of 183 X-47 'Skyforce' electric motorcycles into the Kolkata Police fleet on 18 September 2026, confirmed through the company's own press release. The handover ceremony was held at Lalbazar Police Headquarters, the force's central command.

Ultraviolette says this makes it the first electric two-wheeler manufacturer, by scale, to have its motorcycles inducted into the Kolkata Police fleet specifically, and calls the 183-unit order one of the largest deployments of electric motorcycles by an Indian police force. That's the company's own framing, and it holds up against what's publicly available. The closest comparable induction we found elsewhere in India was Kerala Police adding 16 Ather Rizta electric scooters for city patrolling in 2025, a fraction of Kolkata's fleet size, and a scooter rather than a motorcycle.

CEO and co-founder Narayan Subramaniam described the Skyforce as "a purpose developed tactical machine for the police forces," and said the motorcycles have undergone extensive testing ahead of the handover, positioning the fleet for daily operational duty rather than a one-off ceremonial rollout.

X-47 Skyforce: Key Specifications

These are the only specifications Ultraviolette has confirmed so far. This section can be updated once the company releases more detail on the battery pack, charger or suspension setup used on the police-spec bike.

Purpose-Built Equipment for Police Duty

Ultraviolette confirms the Skyforce runs an augmented electronic architecture built to support the accessories a patrol motorcycle actually needs. Confirmed additions include:

• Siren and hooter
• Public-address system
• Police decals
• Additional LED blinkers
• Microphone holder
• Walkie-talkie holder
• Side panniers for equipment

Together, this kit points to a motorcycle meant for traffic management, escort duty and quick-response calls rather than static display, especially with the panniers and comms mounts built in from the factory rather than bolted on later.

How the Skyforce Compares to the Standard X-47

Ultraviolette currently sells six X-47 variants, and their specs vary depending on battery size and whether they include the UV HyperSense radar suite.

The Skyforce's disclosed power (36 hp) and range (211 km) line up almost exactly with the base X-47 variant, the ₹2.49 lakh model that drops the HyperSense radar suite to hit its price point. Ultraviolette hasn't confirmed this directly, but the numbers suggest the Skyforce could be built on the base variant's 7.1 kWh pack rather than the larger 10.3 kWh battery used on the Recon, Recon+ and Desert Wing trims. This is an inference based on matching specs, not a confirmed detail.

Why Electric Motorcycles Fit Police Fleets

Police motorcycles tend to run predictable routes and return to a station or depot at the end of a shift. That pattern suits fleet charging far better than it suits private EV ownership, where riders depend on public charging infrastructure.

Electric motorcycles also carry fewer moving drivetrain parts than petrol ones, which can mean lower running and maintenance costs across a large fleet. Zero tailpipe emissions and quieter operation are added benefits in a dense city like Kolkata, where manoeuvrability matters as much as range during patrol and escort work.

The real test will be uptime. Police duty means long hours and short-notice deployment, so charging turnaround and battery durability under sustained use will decide whether this fleet delivers on paper benefits in practice.

What This Means for X-47 Buyers

If you're considering an X-47 for yourself, this deal doesn't change pricing, availability or features on the retail bike. The Skyforce is a distinct, police-only configuration with its own equipment and, likely, its own drivetrain spec.

What it does offer is a real-world stress test. A 183-unit fleet running daily patrol duty puts far more cumulative mileage and wear on the platform than most private buyers ever will. If the Skyforce holds up over the coming months, that's a reasonable proxy for how the base X-47 handles daily use, even though the accessories and possibly the battery pack differ.

Evfy's Take

The spec match between the Skyforce and the base X-47 is the real story here, and it sits a little oddly next to Ultraviolette's own framing. The company's press release calls the Skyforce "India's most advanced electric motorcycle" on the strength of its 211 km range and 36 hp output, but those figures actually belong to the entry-level X-47 trim, the one that drops the UV HyperSense radar suite to hit its ₹2.49 lakh price. Ultraviolette's own Recon, Recon+ and Desert Wing trims beat it on both power (40.2 hp) and range (323 km) — the Original and Original+ trims, by contrast, actually share the same 7.1 kWh battery, power and range as the base bike, and mainly add the HyperSense radar suite on top.

That's a practical choice. Government procurement usually favours lower unit cost over headline features, and a police motorcycle doesn't need blind-spot radar as much as it needs range, reliability and mounting points for a siren. It also signals where Ultraviolette may be looking for near-term volume growth, not just enthusiast riders paying for the full HyperSense suite, but institutional buyers who want a durable, no-frills electric motorcycle at scale.