Ultraviolette Drops Gen3 Firmware for the F77: Free Power, Same Hardware

If you already own an Ultraviolette F77, or are looking to acquire one, your bike just got a little meaner—without spending a penny or touching a bolt. The Bengaluru-based manufacturer has started rolling out its Gen3 Powertrain Firmware, a free software update that unlocks a sharper, more aggressive riding experience.

Ultraviolette F77

It’s not about headline numbers—power and torque remain the same—but the way that power comes alive has shifted. Ultraviolette is betting on software-defined performance, and for the first time, we’re seeing that philosophy reach production riders in a significant way.

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What’s New?

• Ballistic+ mode: The update introduces a more aggressive version of the existing Ballistic riding mode. On the dash, it still just says “Ballistic,” but riders will feel the difference. Throttle response is sharper, torque delivery is more immediate, and the bike feels less polite about launching itself down the road.

• Better rideability: Ultraviolette didn’t chase bigger peak figures. Instead, they re-mapped throttle delivery and refined the control logic to give smoother, more consistent acceleration, especially under heavy use.

• AI-driven refinement: The update comes out of over 8 million km (5m miles) of real-world riding data crunched through Ultraviolette’s Violette AI system. The bike’s Vehicle Control Unit captures more than 3,000 data points per ride, which engineers used to tweak thermal management, motor control, and energy use.

The Specs (Unchanged, but Worth Repeating)

• Motor: Permanent magnet AC mid-drive motor

• Peak Power: 40 hp (30.2 kW)

• Torque: 100 Nm

• Battery: 10.3 kWh fixed pack

• Range: ~323 km (144 miles) IDC (expect ~180–200 km (111-124m) real-world depending on riding style)

• Top Speed: 155 km/h (96mph)

• 0–60 km/h: ~2.8 seconds

• Weight: ~207 kg

How It Feels

Ultraviolette F77

Owners who’ve already had the update applied report that the F77 doesn’t feel “faster” in the traditional sense—it feels more willing. The throttle picks up quicker, corner exits are cleaner, and overtakes require less wrist twist. In Ballistic+ mode, you’re more aware that you’re sitting on 100 Nm of instant torque.

This isn’t going to turn the F77 into a new bike, but it will make it a different one. If you liked the old mapping, this may feel twitchy until you adjust. If you thought the original F77 felt a bit restrained, this might be the fix you wanted.

The Rollout

• Cost: Free (finally, something in 2025 that is)

• Availability: Already started in late July; phased rollout through August and September

• How to Get It: Reports vary—some dealerships are installing it in person, while others suggest OTA delivery may be possible. Don’t expect a text message from Ultraviolette; check in with your dealer if you haven’t heard anything.

Bigger Picture

Ultraviolette F77

This update says more about Ultraviolette’s direction than it does about the F77 itself. The company is openly framing the motorcycle as a software platform—something that can evolve based on data, not just hardware upgrades. That’s common in the car world (Tesla owners know the drill), but it’s still rare in motorcycling.

There’s a flip side: software updates can be a mixed bag. Riders have long memories of ECU “upgrades” that dulled throttle response or introduced gremlins. Ultraviolette is pushing the line that this firmware only improves the bike. Fair enough—but it also means they’re setting the expectation that future improvements will come the same way. If the updates stop, or start costing money, riders won’t forget.

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Availability

Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2

Ultraviolette already sells the bike in India and ten European markets (Germany, France, the UK, Ireland, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg), with distribution partners expanding gradually.

For now:

• India: Full sales and service network, firmware updates handled by dealerships.

• Europe: Available across the ten listed markets, with early adopters already receiving the update.

• UK & Australia: UK already included in the European rollout; Australia still pending.

• USA: Still on the outside looking in—no launch plans have been confirmed. Sorry, America, but we'll keep an eye on this for you.

Bottom Line

Ultraviolette F77 Superstreet

The F77 is already one of the few electric motorcycles from India you can actually buy in Europe, making this news relevant far beyond Bengaluru. If you’re an owner, the Gen3 firmware is a no-brainer: it’s free, and it makes the bike feel more alive.

If you’re watching from the side-lines, the real story is what this signals: a bike that doesn’t stay static after you ride it off the lot. That’s exciting, but it’s also uncharted territory. When software becomes part of the riding experience, updates can make—or break—the bond between rider and machine.

For now, Ultraviolette seems to be on the right track and setting new standards for premium electric motorcycles with real usable range and plenty of power. If you’re the kind of rider who likes their machine to stay the same as the day they bought it, this brave new world of firmware-defined bikes might make you uncomfortable. But the F77 just got better without getting heavier, slower, or more expensive. For us, it's a no-brainer.

Ride safe, folks