Ultraviolette X47 Crossover vs KTM 250 Adventure: Which Tourer Looks Cooler?
The base variants of both bikes are VERY closely priced, here’s a comparison in pics
The Ultraviolette X47 Crossover is the newest electric motorcycle from the Bangalore-based manufacturer. It is a break from the sporty and aggressive design philosophy which we had seen on the F77 Mach 2 and the F77 SuperStreet. The new bike is positioned as a touring bike, and interestingly, the base variant’s introductory pricing puts it right against the closest petrol-powered touring-friendly equivalent, the KTM 250 Adventure. We compare the two in detailed images:
Design
The Ultraviolette X47 stands out with its futuristic design, and its name is inspired from the Northrop Grumman X-47B, an unmanned aeroplane. It gets a sharp beak and a sleek headlight section similar to the one we have seen on the F77 Mach 2 and SuperStreet. The bike also has sharp tank extensions, which make the bike look quite sporty. Lastly, the small windscreen also makes its touring intentions clear.
The KTM 250 Adventure takes design inspiration from Dakar race bikes. It gets a tall windscreen and a high-set instrument console similar to a Dakar bike. The raised fender and the overall slim profile is similar to what we have seen on KTM ADVs, but the addition of alloy wheels has made it clear it is primarily meant for road riding.
The design philosophies of both motorcycles are quite different, and for those who are looking for rugged rally bike looks, the KTM 250 Adventure is the clear winner. For those who are looking for something a lot more futuristic, the Ultraviolette X47 Crossover might seem like the obvious choice.
Performance
The Ultraviolette X47 Crossover’s battery pack is mounted where a petrol bike’s engine usually sits. Most of the visual mass is centered around the battery pack, and it’s easily more attention-grabbing than the KTM 250 Adventure’s liquid-cooled engine.
The X47’s motor sits just behind the battery pack. It may not looks as massive as the KTM’s engine, but it packs a punch: 30kW power and 100Nm torque with a claimed top-speed of 145kmph. On the other hand, the KTM 250 Adventure’s 249.07cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine produces 31PS and 25Nm.
Underpinnings
The Ultraviolette X47 Crossover features an inverted fork, and a monoshock suspension setup. The inverted fork, in particular, looks quite premium with the gold finish in the red and black colour schemes. The KTM also has a similar setup, but with an offset monoshock. That said, the black finish on the fork feels a bit too plain comparatively.
Another major difference is the wheel sizes; the Ultraviolette X47 Crossover has 17-inch wheels at both ends. The KTM 250 Adventure has a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheel combo. The Ultraviolette X47 Crossover with the smaller wheels seems more suited to road riding, but it looks a bit cooler than the KTM’s alloys as it gets a dual-tone finish.
Console And Switchgear
When it comes to features, there’s no beating the Ultraviolette X47 Crossover. The 5-inch TFT console looks and feels very premium, and has an easy-to-read layout. The bike also gets a rear-mounted radar, which offers collision, overtake and lane change alerts. Customers can also choose to get a dual-dashcam setup installed as well.
The KTM 250 Adventure’s TFT console with smartphone connectivity offers turn-by-turn navigation, call/SMS alerts and music controls..
The switchgear layout on the X47 takes some time to get used to. It also doesn’t look as premium as the one on the KTM 250 Adventure. Both bikes have dedicated buttons for menu navigation.
Verdict
The Ultraviolette X47 Crossover has managed to offer an interesting mix of technology and practicality all into a single package at an introductory price of Rs 2,49,000 (ex-showroom). Just like any Ultraviolette EV, this one also looks straight from the future, and nothing like anything else in the Indian market. On the other hand, the KTM 250 Adventure is priced at Rs 2,40,000 (ex-showroom) - a great value for money option as far as a performance and feature-packed quarter-litre adventure bike is concerned.
If you’re a technology enthusiast who wants a modern, green, touring-friendly bike with low running costs, then the X47 would make sense. Those who want a traditional petrol-powered motorcycle in a tried-and-tested ADV format, that too at a fairly accessible price point, then the KTM 250 Adventure is the one for you.
If you want to buy the Ultraviolette X-47 Crossover, here’s an Ultimate Buying Guide for it.
User Reviews
- The best bike to buySmooth on highways, stylish and its a cool thing to have on trails. It was a really smooth experience with the bike, it gives very good mileage and good for rugged planes and is easy to ride in the dense forest areas. The rides are very smooth and is really nice. I can't describe the amount of fun me and my friends had with the bike. We did a all india trip and still the bike was really smooth and not much to maintain, so it's reliable. I would highly recommend buying this bike, I gives very good mileage and is a very good for a trail biking enthusiasts to start with. Go et it and enjoy the smooth ride with the trail bike. So in conclusion if is a go to option if you ask me.Read More
- V good bikePremium build, starts from 2.5 to 4 lakh. Price increase with warranty and range. I chose for few reasons 1) hill control 2) regent breaking 3) aesthetics) Premium build 4) Indian start up 5) very low centre of gravity 6) sticks to road due to heavy weight and traction control. Very comfortable, bit costly but worth it, service is good. They visit home to serve by taking 10 rs per km. Low maintenance, shockers are very good, load of safety features, hill hold , very practical feature, park assist, regent breaks, traction control. Daily ride is minimum 30 km, saves petrol if you ride more, home charging facility. For touring one way 170 km is ok, to charge and return back. Very economical, though initial investment is more, but if you ride heavily you will find it cheap in long run. Warranty for recon plus ( rs 4 lakh) goes to 8 lakh km or 8 years by paying 45000 extra, Without that its 5 year or 5 lakh km.Read More