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    11 Features MG M9 Gets Over Toyota Vellfire – At Almost Half The Price

    Toyota Vellfire (left), MG M9 (right)JSW MG M9 Presidential Limousine has been launched in India for an attractive price point of Rs 69.9 lakh (Ex-sh). Where on-road price is concerned, MG M9 undercuts all of its rivals in India, including the Kia Carnival. Among the luxury MPVs in India, is Toyota Vellfire, which has established itself quite well in the country.
    Where pricing is concerned, Toyota Vellfire starts from Rs 1.22 Cr for Hi variant and costs Rs 1.33 Cr for top-spec VIP – Executive Lounge variant (both prices Ex-sh). In contrast, MG M9 is launched in India in just one loaded Presidential Limousine variant that costs almost half of what Vellfire does. In this post, let’s take a closer look at 10 things MG M9 offers over Toyota Vellfire.
    MG M9 Size
    1. Size Advantage
    Toyota Vellfire is already a large vehicle with immense room on the inside. MG M9, on the other hand, is simply larger in terms of dimensions. Bringing numbers into the equation, MG M9 is 265 mm longer, 150 mm wider and has a 200 mm longer wheelbase than Vellfire. This translates to better road presence and more room on the inside.
    2. Higher Ground Clearance
    Not only is the MG M9 larger than Vellfire, but also has higher ground clearance. M9 has a ground clearance of 180 mm, as opposed to 160 mm of Vellfire. Both vehicles get 19-inch alloy wheels.
    3. More Airbags
    Toyota Vellfire offers 6 airbags even on its top-spec VIP – Executive Lounge. In contrast, MG M9 offers 7 airbags as standard.
    4. Better Crash Safety Rating
    Toyota Vellfire has been crash tested by JNCAP (Japanese NCAP) where the luxury MPV has scored 4 Star crash safety rating out of 5. In comparison, MG M9 has scored a full-fat 5 Star crash safety rating in ANCAP (Australian NCAP) and 5 Star crash safety rating in Euro NCAP, which is considered to be the most stringent in the world.
    MG M9 Rear Seat
    5. Better Ingress Into 3rd Row
    In a Toyota Vellfire, the narrow interiors allow for a little passage to access 3rd row seats which is accessed by moving 2nd row seats all the way front. Cabin space in MG M9 is so immense, one can just walk between 2nd row seats, which is a much better solution.
    6. Driver’s Seat Flexibility
    In MG M9, driver’s seat is 12-way electrically adjustable when compared to Vellfire’s 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat. Also, both the front seats get a massaging function, which is not the case with Vellfire. In addition, there’s a driver monitoring camera in MG M9 too.
    MG M9 Sunroofs
    7. Proper Sunroof (s)
    Toyota Vellfire gets two narrow glass roofs above both 2nd row seats which only give a tiny viewing area and they don’t open either. In comparison, MG M9 gets two sunroofs and both of them can open to let air in. First row gets a single-pane sunroof and second row gets a massive panoramic sunroof.
    8. More Flexibility in 2nd Row Seats
    Both MG M9 and Toyota Vellfire offer throne like experience with their 2nd row seats. In Vellfire, 2nd row seats are 8-way electrically adjustable and MG M9 offers twice that as they are 16-way electrically adjustable. Also, there are 3 memory settings for 2nd row seats of M9, where Vellfire only has 1.
    MG M9 Digital IRVM
    9. Better Mirrors (ORVMs, IRVM)
    MG M9 offers heated ORVMs, which Vellfire lacks. Where IRVM is concerned, MG offers a digital IRVM for versatility. This IRVM has multiple settings too. These include zoom, position, brightness and saturation.
    10. Self-sealing Tyres
    MG M9 offers self-sealing tyres as it runs on 19-inch ContiSeal tyres that can self repair punctures to certain extent. This feature is missing on Toyota Vellfire.
    MG M9 Ambient Lighting
    11. Better Ambient Lighting
    Toyota Vellfire has ambient lighting features too with 14 colour options. MG M9, however, takes it up a notch with a more extensive ambient lighting and offers 64 colours to choose from. More

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    Top 10 Scooters June 2025 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Dio, Ntorq

    Honda ActivaHonda Activa once again led the pack in June 2025 while TVS Jupiter sales surged considerably
    In June 2025, motorcycle sales saw a slight improvement; however, top 10 scooter sales experienced a significant decline of 8.69%. Honda Activa and its 125cc counterpart maintained a leading position with a market share of 38.81%. It was followed closely by TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access. In the electric scooter segment, Bajaj Chetak reported positive sales, while Ola S1 faced a substantial decrease in demand.
    Top 10 Scooter Sales June 2025 – YoY Comparison
    Scooters in the top 10 list accounted for 4,72,205 unit sales last month, an 8.69% YoY decline from 5,17,126 units sold in June 2024. This was a steep 44,921 unit dip in volumes. When assessing scooter sales on a MoM basis, it was also a de-growth from 5,49,157 units sold in May 2025.
    Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access commanded the top three spots. These models are known for their reliability, fuel efficiency, and premium features, making them popular among buyers in the country. Honda Activa was once again in a No.1 position even as sales declined by 21.47%. Activa sales stood at 1,83,265 units last month, down from 2,33,376 units to command a 38.81% share on this list.
    The TVS Jupiter emerged as a strong contender in the scooter segment, securing second position with a significant year-on-year (YoY) sales growth of 49.76%, reaching 1,07,980 units. This marks an increase of 35,880 units compared to the 72,100 units sold in June 2024. In third place was Suzuki Access, which experienced a slight decline in sales by 1.22%, totalling 51,555 units—just 637 units less than the 52,192 units sold in June 2024.
    Top 10 Scooter June 2025 – YoY
    Bajaj Chetak Posts YoY Growth
    Honda Dio too saw its sales decline sharply by 25.49% to 24,278 units. In a fifth position, TVS Ntorq sales were down by 17.94% to 22,822 units while there had been 27,812 units sold in the same month last year. Bajaj Chetak has seen a 7.03% YoY growth to 17,864 units. The newly launched Chetak 3503 electric scooter in April 2025, along with the existing Chetak 3501 and Chetak 3502 along with the recently introduced Chetak 3001, has made it India’s best-selling electric scooter in June 2025.
    Lower down the sales list, Suzuki Burgman has seen a 4.07% YoY growth in sales to 15,733 units, up from 15,118 units to command a 3.33% share on this list. In June 2025, sales of the highly fuel efficient Yamaha Ray dipped 5.99% to 14,274 units.
    TVS iQube too witnessed weak performance down by 6.35% to 14,244 units while Ola S1 (retail sales) suffered a steep 45.22% YoY decline to 20,190 units from 36,859 units sold in June 2024 when it was the highest selling electric scooter in the country. More

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    Honda CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX Revealed – Launch Soon

    Honda CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX UnveiledHonda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) is celebrating 25 years of manufacturing presence in India. Marking the milestone, HMSI organised a grand event in New Delhi which was a spectacle for enthusiasts as the company showcased a host of its premium big bikes.
    However, the main highlights were the new products the company showcased at this event. One of them is the Honda Shine 100 DX and the other is CB125. Both motorcycles are aimed to dominate their respective segments and offer buyers a new attractive product.
    Honda CB125 Hornet
    CB125 Hornet
    After the Shine 100 DLX, Honda unveiled its new masterstroke in the 125cc in the form of CB125 Hornet. This is clearly aimed at the Hero Xtreme 125R, TVS Raider 125 and Bajaj’s new Pulsar N125. However, the badge on the bike says Honda. So, it has to have premium elements and CB125 Hornet doesn’t disappoint.
    Honda CB125 Hornet Colours
    It packs LED headlights, LED tail lights, LED turn indicators, USD telescopic front forks finished in a lovely Gold shade, rear mono-shock, painted alloy wheels, wide tyres, aggressive design to appeal GenZ audience, Type-C USB port, a 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation and much more.
    Honda CB125 Hornet Specs
    There’s petal disc brakes at the front with single-channel ABS, a sporty riding posture, fat tyres for the segment and a lot more. Honda CB125 Hornet comes in four colours – Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice Yellow, Pearl Igneous Black, Pearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue Metallic, Pearl Siren Blue with Sports Red. Bookings will commence on August 1st and deliveries will start soon after.
    Honda CB125 Hornet
    Powering the Honda CB125 Hornet is a 123.94cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that is capable of delivering 11 bhp of peak power and 11.2 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Honda promises 0-60 km/h sprint in 5.4 seconds, making it the fastest motorcycle of its class. The low 124 kg kerb weight certainly helps in this regard.

    Honda Shine 100 DX
    Shine 100 is one of the epitomes of reliability, durability and affordability. Building on that, Honda has just launched Shine 100 DX, which bears thoughtful updates to appeal to customers. It features a wider fuel tank that lends a muscular appeal, which is rare in the 100cc commuter segment.
    Honda Shine 100 DX
    There’s a refreshed fully digital instrument console that packs features like fuel efficiency indicator. It lends a sophisticated appearance to the Shine 100 DX. It features chrome accents on handle, brake pedal, front visor, gear pedal, grab rail and chrome muffler cover along with attractive new graphics that look sporty and youthful.
    Honda Shine 100 DX Colours
    The same 100cc engine is carried over with Honda Shine 100 DX with eSP, PGM-FI and Friction reduction technology. There’s a long and cushy seat and further accentuating comfort is a 5-step adjustable rear twin shock absorbers. Other notable features include alloy wheels, tubeless tyres, high ground clearance, rough road ability.
    Honda Shine 100 DX Specs
    Honda Shine 100 DX will be offered in four colours – Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic and Gerny Gray Metallic. Bookings start on 1st of August and deliveries will commence soon after. More

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    Top 10 Motorcycles June 2025 – Splendor, Shine, HF Deluxe, Pulsar, Apache

    New Hero Splendor – Ryt To KnowTop 10 motorcycle sales in June 2025 grew marginally on a YoY basis with Hero Splendor at No. 1, commanding a near 40% share and breaching the 3 lakh unit mark
    Following our earlier report on top 10 two wheeler sales in June 2025, we now focus exclusively on top 10 motorcycle sales. In the past month, top 10 motorcycle sales stood at 8,39,918 units, reflecting a marginal 0.70% growth over 8,34,069 unit sales of June 2024. This related to a 5,849 unit volume growth. The top three manufacturers in this segment remain Hero MotoCorp, Honda, and Bajaj Auto. Motorcycle sales in May 2025 had amounted to 8,85,467 units, relating to a MoM decline.
    Hero Splendor Breaches 3 Lakh Unit Sales Mark
    Market leader Hero MotoCorp secured the top position on this list with its Splendor motorcycle. This entry-level bike is available in four variants: Splendor Plus, Super Splendor, Splendor Plus XTEC, and Super Splendor XTEC. In June 2025, it surpassed the 3,00,000-unit sales mark, reaching a total of 3,31,057 units sold. This represented an increase of 25,471 units compared to the 3,05,586 units sold in June 2024. The Splendor currently holds a 39.42% market share among the top 10 motorcycles.
    Honda Shine was the 2nd best-selling motorcycle last month. Sales however declined by 11.96% to 1,43,218 units from 1,62,674 units YoY to command a 17.05% share. Recording a growth of 12.16% was the Hero HF Deluxe, of which 1,00,878 units were sold in June 2025, up from 89,941 unit sales of June 2024. This was a healthy 10,937 unit volume increase.
    Top 10 Motorcycles June 2025 – YoY
    A YoY decline of 20.39% was reported for the Bajaj Pulsar with sales down to 88,452 units in June 2025. At No. 4 on this top 10 motorcycle sales list, the Pulsar had clocked 1,11,101 unit sales in June 2024. This was a steep volume de-growth by 22,649 units. At No. 5 was TVS Apache with 41,386 units, up 11.37% YoY from 37,162 units. It held a 4.93% share on this list. It was followed by RE Classic 350 which also showed off a strong YoY growth of 17.61% to 29,172 units, a growth from 24,803 units.
    Top 10 Motorcycles June 2025 – YoY Comparison
    Lower down the sales order was TVS Raider that suffered a YoY setback with 27,481 unit sales last month, down 7.94% from 29,850 units sold in the same month last year. CB Unicorn also recorded lower demand as sales declined by 1.45% to 26,363 units over 26,751 units sold in June 2024.
    At No. 9, Hero Passion saw its sales improve two fold in June 2025. Sales which had stood at 13,100 units grew by 100.37% to 26,249 units in June 2025. Rounding off the top 10 motorcycle sales list was Bajaj Platina which has suffered a 22.47% YoY decline to 25,662 units, down by 7,439 units from 33,101 unit sales of June 2024. More

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    MG Motor Q2 Sales Performance – EVs Lead With 28% QoQ Growth

    MG Windsor ProElectric car sales contribute more than 80% to JSW MG Motor’s overall sales, with the most popular being the Windsor EV
    JSW MG Motor’s EV portfolio includes cars like Windsor EV, Comet EV and ZS EV. In terms of volumes, JSW MG Motor is currently the second largest EV manufacturer in India. Powered by the top selling Windsor EV, MG has posted robust double-digit growth in Q2, CY2025. Let’s look at the numbers.
    JSW MG Motor Q2 CY2025 sales
    Total EV sales of MG Motor were at 14,837 units in Q2, FY2025. That’s a QoQ growth of 28%, as compared to 11,505 units sold in Q1, CY2025. Windsor contributed 11,415 units in Q2, which is around 77% of MG’s total EV sales in the quarter. Windsor EV itself has registered QoQ growth of 17%. Sales in Q1 were at 9,693 units.
    Windsor EV average monthly sales were at 3,231 units per month in Q1 and 3,805 units per month in Q2, CY2025. MG’s market share in the EV segment has improved from 28% in Q1 to 32% in Q2. This marks a QoQ growth of 4%. MG retail sales in Q2 were at 10,889 units. That’s a robust 20% growth, as compared to 9,058 units sold in Q1, CY2025.
    MG Motor Q2 Sales Performance
    Windsor EV leads MG’s electric growth
    With its industry-first BaaS ownership option, affordable pricing and premium features, the Windsor EV has emerged as India’s best selling electric car. It has also been ranked as India’s top selling electric car in specific months. Windsor EV was launched in October 2024 and it had received more than 15,000 bookings within 24 hours.
    Along the way, Windsor EV has also created some significant milestones. For example, cumulative sales crossed 20,000 units within just six months of launch. This was a new record in the electric segment in India. Building on the success of Windsor EV, MG introduced the Windsor Pro variant in May 2025. Market response was pretty good, with 8,000 bookings on the very first day.
    With the full ownership option, MG Windsor EV is available at a starting price of Rs 13,99,800 (Excite variant). The Exclusive variant and Essence variants are priced at Rs 15.05 lakh and Rs 16.15 lakh, respectively. Windsor EV Pro Exclusive and Pro Essence variants are priced at Rs 17.25 lakh and Rs 18.31 lakh. BaaS pricing starts at Rs 9.99 lakh + Rs 3.9 per km (battery rental) for Windsor EV and Rs 12.25 lakh + Rs 4.5 per km for Windsor EV Pro.
    MG Windsor Pro utilizes a larger 52.9 kWh battery pack, enabling a higher range of 449 km. Other key highlights include R18 dual-tone machined alloy wheels, powered tailgate, Vehicle to Load (V2L) and Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) functions. Windsor Pro has dual-tone ivory interiors, a 9-speaker audio system by Infinity and autonomous Level-2 ADAS.
    Luxury electric segment
    MG Motor has also stepped-up focus on the luxury EV segment in India. The MG M9 Presidential Limo was recently launched at a starting price of Rs 69.9 lakh. Equipped with a 90 kWh NMC battery pack, MG M9 offers a range of 548 km.
    MG will also introduce the Cyberster electric roadster very soon. It is equipped with a 77-kWh battery pack. The electric motor generates 510 PS and 725 Nm of torque. 0 to 100 km/h is achievable in just 3.2 seconds. Pre-bookings are currently open for the MG Cyberster. More

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    Hero HF Deluxe Pro Launch Price Rs 74k – New Styling, Features

    Hero HF Deluxe Pro LaunchedBy introducing new versions at regular intervals, Hero MotoCorp has strengthened its dominance in the 100cc motorcycle segment
    In the entry-level commuter motorcycle segment, Hero MotoCorp has a range of options such as Splendor+ and XTEC variants, Passion+, HF Deluxe and HF 100. Hero has now introduced another great option in the form of HF Deluxe Pro. Launched at Rs 73,550 (Ex-sh), HF Deluxe Pro is more accessible than the best selling Splendor+ and comes with distinctive features. Let’s check out the details.
    Hero HF Deluxe Pro – What’s special?
    One of the key highlights is a segment-first LED headlamp with crown-shaped high-intensity position lamp. In addition to being functionally relevant by ensuring enhanced illumination, the LED headlamp also complements the bike’s visual appeal. Another important update is an advanced digital speedometer.
    Hero HF Deluxe Pro Launched
    This is a premium feature, as compared to the analogue meter seen with Splendor+. It becomes even more relevant since the HF Deluxe Pro is available at a lower price point than Splendor+. Shape of the digital speedometer used for HF Deluxe Pro is the same as that of Splendor+ XTEC and Splendor+ XTEC 2.0.
    It could have the same internals, but the user interface has been refreshed. The speedometer is displayed in the centre, whereas the odometer is placed at the centre bottom. Other indicators such as neutral and i3S are placed on the left, whereas turn indicators, low fuel indicator, etc. are placed on the right. The digital speedometer has an all-black border trim, as compared to the chrome finish seen with XTEC and XTEC 2.0.
    Hero HF Deluxe Pro Colours
    New colours, sportier graphics
    As compared to the standard version, the HF Deluxe Pro gets more distinctive graphics. These have sharper lines and come across as more impactful. The updated graphics give the bike a cleaner look by reducing visual clutter. Hero has also introduced four new colour options with the HF Deluxe Pro. In broad terms, these can be classified as dual-tone shades of red, yellow, silver and blue.
    HF Deluxe Pro also focuses on using an exciting mix of black and chrome elements. The blacked-out treatment can be seen across the alloy wheels, engine and grab rail. This heightened contrast theme helps achieve a sportier profile for HF Deluxe Pro.
    Hero HF Deluxe Pro Headlight
    Specs, performance
    Hardware specs of HF Deluxe Pro are the same as the standard variant. The bike has large 18-inch wheels at both ends, wrapped with tubeless tyres. HF Deluxe Pro utilizes a tubular double cradle frame, with telescopic forks at front and swingarm with 2-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear. Both ends have 130 mm drum brakes with integrated braking system.
    Powering the HF Deluxe Pro is a reliable 97.2 cc, air cooled, single cylinder engine. It generates 7.9 bhp and 8.05 Nm of peak torque and is paired with a 4-speed constant mesh transmission. The bike also has i3S, which helps optimize fuel efficiency. HF Deluxe is known as one of the highest mileage bikes in the country and the Pro variant is expected to uphold that reputation.
    Hero HF Deluxe Pro Cluster More

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    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup June 2025 – Classic, Bullet, Hunter, Himalayan, Meteor

    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350Royal Enfield reported strong year-on-year growth in June 2025, with total sales of 76,957 units, marking a 16.4% increase compared to 66,117 units sold in June 2024. Month-on-month, the growth was more modest, up by 1.5% over 75,820 units sold in May 2025.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
    At the top of the sales chart is Classic 350, which continues to be the brand’s best-seller. It recorded 29,172 units in June 2025, up 17.61% YoY from 24,803 units and 1.9% MoM from May 2025. Bullet 350 posted a significant jump in year-on-year sales, with 17,092 units sold in June 2025, up by 77.86% from 9,610 units last year. However, it registered a slight 1.08% decline compared to May 2025 when it sold 17,279 units.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
    In third place, Hunter 350 maintained its consistent performance, with sales of 16,261 units, reflecting a 4.18% YoY growth over 15,609 units and a 1.81% MoM increase over May’s 15,972 units. Meteor 350, however, saw a slight dip in performance. Sales declined by 7.05% YoY to 7,515 units from 8,085 in June 2024, and by 2.36% MoM compared to 7,697 units in May.
    Royal Enfield’s 650 Twins (Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650) posted 2,938 units, up 6.33% YoY and a solid 9.83% MoM growth from 2,675 units in May 2025. Sales of the all-new Himalayan 450 stood at 2,036 units, down sharply by 33.51% YoY from 3,062 units last year, but showing a notable 36.74% MoM improvement over 1,489 units in May — likely due to improved supply or deliveries catching up.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup June 2025 – MoM
    Super Meteor 650, Royal Enfield’s premium cruiser, recorded 1,012 units, down 53.68% YoY from 2,185 units but up 18.92% MoM from 851 units in May 2025. Among the newest entries, the recently launched Guerrilla 450 sold 696 units in June 2025. This is lower than the 1,035 units it sold in May, marking a 32.75% decline MoM. Another recent launch, the Shotgun 650, sold 235 units in June, a 21.13% MoM growth over 194 units sold in May.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Q2 2025 – YoY
    Royal Enfield posted a healthy 11.77% year-on-year growth in Q2 CY 2025, with total sales reaching 2,28,779 units, up from 2,04,686 units during the same period last year. The growth was largely driven by the strong performance of its 350cc motorcycles and the addition of new models like the Guerrilla 450 and Shotgun 650.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Q2 2025 – YoY
    At the top, Classic 350 remained the brand’s best-selling model, with 84,601 units sold in Q2 2025 — an 8.38% YoY increase over 78,058 units in Q2 2024. Bullet 350 emerged as the biggest gainer, clocking 50,860 units — a sharp 58.41% YoY growth compared to 32,107 units last year, reflecting strong market acceptance of the revamped model.
    Hunter 350 also continued its consistent run with 50,342 units, growing by 7.39% from 46,879 units in the same quarter last year. On the other hand, Meteor 350 saw a decline of 13.44% YoY, dropping to 22,856 units from 26,406 units, possibly due to overlapping price points or changing buyer preferences.
    Royal Enfield’s 650 Twins (Interceptor and Continental GT) saw a steady rise, posting 8,740 units, an 11.52% YoY growth over 7,837 units sold in Q2 2024. Among adventure and touring models, Himalayan registered a significant 43.61% YoY drop, selling only 5,240 units compared to 9,293 units last year, potentially due to supply constraints or customer shift to newer models.
    Super Meteor 650, RE’s premium cruiser, also saw a decline with 2,831 units sold, down 31.05% YoY from 4,106 units. Recent entries like the Guerrilla 450 and Shotgun 650 contributed 2,651 units and 658 units respectively in Q2 2025, boosting overall volumes and expanding Royal Enfield’s portfolio across segments. More

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    Ultraviolette F77 Gen3 Firmware Unlocks More Performance For Free

    Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2India’s leading sporty electric motorcycle manufacturer, Ultraviolette, has been on a global launch spree as the company expands its presence across 10 European nations. Now, the company is unlocking more performance to its existing customers with Gen3 Firmware that is backwards compatible to all F77 customers. Let’s take a closer look.
    Ultraviolette F77 Gen3 Firmware
    Firmware on an electric vehicle is just as important as the components chassis, design, equipment and dynamics. It controls almost all aspects of an electric vehicle, making it a crucial aspect of an EV. Same is the case with Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycles and the company has just announced Gen3 Firmware to all F77 customers.
    This new Gen3 Firmware by Ultraviolette is backwards compatible and can be installed on all Ultraviolette F77 customers. The company has incorporated 8 million km (80 lakh) worth of ride data analysis to improve the bike’s nervous system and further improve Violette AI, which is a core element of Ultraviolette products.
    Ultraviolette F77 EV Launched in France
    Ultraviolette is offering this firmware to customers at no additional charge. Making it free of charge sends a great message across the motorcycling fraternity, gaining a positive outlook among enthusiasts. This new firmware unlocks more performance with the new Ballistic+ Mode which should appeal to users.
    The bike still maintains its 40 bhp of peak power and 100 Nm of peak torque as before. But the improved performance comes in the way this powertrain now puts down power, allowing for an engaging ride than before. There’s a higher thermal ceiling now and better initial torque surge than it offered before.
    With software optimisation, Ultraviolette has managed to offer better performance to new and existing users. The company didn’t mention any range improvements with Gen3 Firmware.
    Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2
    Statement from Ultraviolette
    Narayan Subramaniam, CEO & Co-founder of Ultraviolette, stated “For decades, vehicles, gadgets, and consumer electronics have followed a familiar trajectory where they start strong, but degrade over time. While others may practice planned obsolescence, we believe in the opposite paradigm where technology evolves and gets better with time. At Ultraviolette, we envision how a machine could learn from you, evolve with you, and unlock more power the longer you own it.”
    “At the heart of every F77 is our Vehicle Control Unit, a powerful onboard intelligence system that captures over 3,000 data points in real time. These are continuously analysed by Violette A.I., which interprets, learns and evolves to optimize performance and deliver smarter, more responsive system updates. Through this seamless integration of advanced hardware and intelligence, we uncovered new possibilities to extract even greater performance from the battery and drivetrain systems.
    Our architecture proved its capability through rigorous fine-tuning, from the VCU to the motor and motor controller, ultimately resulting in our new Gen3 Powertrain Firmware. This is a breakthrough in electric performance, based on precision engineering, and intelligent evolution”, said Niraj Rajmohan, CTO & Co-founder of Ultraviolette. More