Pre-loved Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 Recon as a daily driver

SRTPorsche · 29th January 2025, 15:05

Hi all,

I’m considering a used Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 Recon for my daily commute—22 km to and fro through peak Bengaluru traffic. Given that my car commute takes 3.5 hours on average, I finally got the green light from the home minister to buy a bike for the first time in my adult life!

Requirement (in the order):

Safety
Comfort
Fun to ride(don't want to regret my purchase)

My Riding Profile:
Height: ~5'9"
Weight: 92 kg (fairly heavy build)
Arm Length: Shorter than average for my height
Bikes I’ve Tried (and Why They Didn’t Work):
KTM Duke (all variants) – Uncomfortable and unrefined
Triumph 400 & 400X – Uncomfortable and felt meh to me
BMW GS and 390 Adventure – Didn't feel like the right bike for my need for daily commutes.
Honda CB300R – Comfortable but lacked excitement
Budget - Not really worried about the budget (1-8L)

Why F77?
I recently came across a pre-loved F77 Mach 2 Recon and took a short 3 km test ride (~20 mins). Surprisingly, it felt comfortable to me—which is rare. However, I’m confused because online reviews are either extremely positive or completely dismissive of the bike.

Key Concerns:
Is the F77 Recon a good choice for daily Bengaluru commuting?
Should I consider other bikes instead?
I initially wanted to wait for the Tuono 457, but after test-riding the RS 457, I realized I want to avoid excessive heat.
Would love to hear from anyone with real-world experience or insights!

Thanks in advance! 😊

bijims · 31st January 2025, 07:28

The Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 Recon is an excellent bike with a high range, a powerful electric motor and top-spec electronics, however, the price is quite high and the dealership network is limited. If budget isn't a constraint, why not buy a new one, or even better wait for the F99?

29th January 2025, 15:05	#1
SRTPorsche Newbie Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 21 Thanked: 134 Times	Pre-loved Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 Recon as a daily driver Hi all, I’m considering a used Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 Recon for my daily commute—22 km to and fro through peak Bengaluru traffic. Given that my car commute takes 3.5 hours on average, I finally got the green light from the home minister to buy a bike for the first time in my adult life! Requirement (in the order): Safety Comfort Fun to ride(don't want to regret my purchase) My Riding Profile: Height: ~5'9" Weight: 92 kg (fairly heavy build) Arm Length: Shorter than average for my height Bikes I’ve Tried (and Why They Didn’t Work): KTM Duke (all variants) – Uncomfortable and unrefined Triumph 400 & 400X – Uncomfortable and felt meh to me BMW GS and 390 Adventure – Didn't feel like the right bike for my need for daily commutes. Honda CB300R – Comfortable but lacked excitement Budget - Not really worried about the budget (1-8L) Why F77? I recently came across a pre-loved F77 Mach 2 Recon and took a short 3 km test ride (~20 mins). Surprisingly, it felt comfortable to me—which is rare. However, I’m confused because online reviews are either extremely positive or completely dismissive of the bike. Key Concerns: Is the F77 Recon a good choice for daily Bengaluru commuting? Should I consider other bikes instead? I initially wanted to wait for the Tuono 457, but after test-riding the RS 457, I realized I want to avoid excessive heat. Would love to hear from anyone with real-world experience or insights! Thanks in advance! 😊
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31st January 2025, 07:28	#2
bijims BANNED Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Muscat Posts: 1,168 Thanked: 3,686 Times Infractions: 0/2 (19)	Re: Pre-loved Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 Recon as a daily driver The Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 Recon is an excellent bike with a high range, a powerful electric motor and top-spec electronics, however, the price is quite high and the dealership network is limited. If budget isn't a constraint, why not buy a new one, or even better wait for the F99?
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