The Orxa Mantis was launched in the Indian market earlier this week as the company's flagship electric motorcycle offering and a direct rival to the Ultraviolette F77, which continues to be the most premium electric bike in India. Here is a specs and price comparison between the two premium electric motorcycles to help you decide which one offers better value for your money -
Motor specsThe Orxa Mantis' electric motor makes 27 hp power and 93 Nm torque, offering a top speed of 135 kmph. It can sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.9 seconds.
| Motorcycle | Orxa Mantis | Ultraviolette F77 |
| Power | 27 hp | 36 hp - 40.5 hp |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 85 Nm - 100 Nm |
| Top speed | 135 kmph | Up to 152 kmph |
| Acceleration | 8.9 seconds (0 to 100 kmph) | 2.9 seconds (0 to 60 kmph) |
The standard-edition Ultraviolette F77 has a power output of 36 hp and an 85 Nm peak torque output. The company claims that it can go from 0 to 60 kmph in 2.9 seconds.
Battery specsThe Orxa Mantis is equipped with a 8.9 kWh battery pack returning a 221 km of range as per the IDC test cycle. In comparison, the Ultraviolette F77 (standard) gets a 7.11 kWh battery offering a 206 km range.
| Motorcycle | Orxa Mantis | Ultraviolette F77 |
| Battery pack | 8.9 kWh | 7.11 kWh - 10.5 kWh |
| Range | 221 km (IDC) | 206 km - 307 km (IDC) |
PriceThe Orxa Mantis is available in a single variant priced at Rs 3.60 lakh (ex-showroom), while pricing for the Ultraviolette F77 starts from Rs 3.80 lakh and goes up to Rs 5.60 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom) for the limited-run Space Edition.
| Motorcycle | Orxa Mantis | Ultraviolette F77 |
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 3.60 lakh | Rs 3.80 lakh - Rs 5.60 lakh |
Which electric motorcycle out of these two would be your pick? Tell us in the comments down below.
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