ONYX FarDriver Build JAWS MODE

This guide defines the ONYX FarDriver JAWS MODE hardware system and the validated build paths used to configure it.

• Use this to choose the correct controller, motor, and battery combination
• Use this to verify platform fitment, installation scope, and supported voltage tiers
• Use the linked posts afterward for wiring, AutoLearn, tuning, AI assistance, and parameters

JAWS MODE Workflow

Performance Build → Wiring → AutoLearn → Tuning → AI Assistant → Parameters → Calibration

Stock vs JAWS MODE (72V, 80V, 84V, 96V)

Stock (72V and 80V) means the bike is exactly how it comes from the factory. It is already fast, smooth, reliable, and safe. For most people, stock is more than enough power and requires nothing extra to enjoy.

JAWS MODE is a defined performance system engineered around specific hardware. This is not just a tune.

JAWS MODE uses:

• FarDriver ND72680, ND84680, ND96680, ND721000, ND841000, or ND961000
• QS205 V3Ti, QS260 V4, or QS273 V4 motor
• AMORGE 50PL, RS50, or 50XG battery platforms (72V, 84V, or 96V)
• ONYX harness adapted for FarDriver or a complete FarDriver ONYX harness

This is a fixed combination of components designed to work together as a system. There is no guessing, no mix-and-match, and no reinventing the setup. The hardware defines the system, and the tuning is built specifically for that hardware.

The configuration is engineered to deliver:

• aggressive launch torque
• stable battery current delivery
• controlled regenerative braking
• traction and thermal protection
• predictable high-speed behavior
• higher top speeds

JAWS MODE runs across 72V, 80V, 84V, and 96V systems using the same system design and tuning philosophy.

Do not substitute controllers, motors, or batteries. Changing components breaks the system and requires full revalidation.

The simplest way to think about it is this: stock is a ready-to-ride, well-balanced setup, while JAWS MODE is a fully engineered system designed for maximum power.

What This Guide Covers

This guide combines the ONYX FarDriver build layer and setup baseline into one reference.

It answers the hardware questions that need to be settled before wiring or tuning:

• which FarDriver controllers are supported
• which QS motors are supported
• which battery families are used in JAWS MODE
• which motors fit 72V and 80V ONYX platforms
• which voltage tiers are used across 72V, 84V, and 96V systems
• what each build class is intended to do
• what installation time, controller cost, throttle baseline, and mode behavior look like

This post is where the build is defined.

It is not a replacement for:

• Wiring Harness
• AutoLearn
• Tune
• AI Assistant
• Parameters

Supported ONYX Platforms

This guide covers JAWS MODE builds for ONYX systems using FarDriver ND-series controllers, QS hub motors, and high-discharge lithium battery packs.

JAWS MODE is used across these voltage tiers:

• 72V
• 84V
• 96V

These combinations provide stable current delivery, strong torque output, and reliable thermal behavior when tuned correctly.

However, every build is different.

Motor winding, battery chemistry, BMS limits, wiring quality, and cooling all affect controller behavior.

For this reason:

• the JAWS MODE configuration should be treated as a starting point
• each build should be validated through testing
• current limits and speed limits may require adjustment

Always monitor:

• battery voltage sag
• controller temperature
• motor temperature
• connector heating

before increasing power levels.

Use Only These Components

• FarDriver ND72680, ND84680, ND96680, ND721000, ND841000, or ND961000
• AMORGE 50PL, RS50, or 50XG
• QS205 V3Ti Motor with Statorade & Hubsinks
• QS205 V3Ti 4T Motor with 10ML Statorade & Hubsinks
• QS260 V4 4T Motor with 10ML Statorade
• QS273 V4 4T Motor with 10ML Statorade

System Overview

All three must be balanced.

Hardware determines the ceiling. Tuning determines how cleanly the system reaches it.

Installation Time

Motor Fitment Notes

JAWS MODE supports multiple QS hub motors, but physical fitment depends on the ONYX platform version.

On the 72V ONYX platform, installing the QS260 and QS273 motors requires extended swing arm plates.

On the 80V ONYX platform, the wider swing arm allows both the QS260 and QS273 motors to mount directly to the stock swing arm.

A future extended swing arm for the 80V ONYX platform is planned, providing additional clearance and simplifying installation of the QS273 V4.

Validated Build Classes

Build 1 - Balanced 72V Platform Setup

Behavior:

• strong low-end torque
• moderate top speed
• good thermal stability

Use case:

• daily riding
• balanced performance

Build 2 - High Power 72V Platform Setup

Behavior:

• strong acceleration
• improved mid/high-speed pull
• increased heat load

Use case:

• aggressive street riding

Build 3 - High Power 72V Platform Setup

Behavior:

• high power output
• strong top-end performance
• higher system stress

Use case:

• maximum performance builds

Build 4 - High Power 80V Platform Setup

Behavior:

• extreme acceleration
• higher sustained power
• high top speed
• rapid heat buildup

Use case:

• short bursts
• performance-focused riding
• high-voltage builds requiring validation

Real-World Behavior

Higher voltage improves high-speed pull and reduces how quickly the system runs out of mechanical advantage.

Larger motors tolerate more load, but they also increase heat, rotating mass, and installation demands.

Higher current controllers raise torque and acceleration, but they also raise thermal load, battery stress, and connector stress.

The result is simple:

• voltage improves speed and pull at higher road speed
• current improves launch and torque response
• motor size changes how long the system can hold power before heat becomes the limiter

Limits and Tradeoffs

Failure Modes

• excessive current → overheating
• insufficient battery → voltage sag
• mismatched components → inefficient performance
• poor cooling → thermal rollback
• weak wiring or connectors → heat and instability

FarDriver Controller Costs

Installing a FarDriver yourself can save money. Professional installs typically cost $300–$800, depending on the condition of the bike and wiring complexity. Mostly stock bikes are faster to convert, while heavily modified wiring can take longer to diagnose and integrate.

• Fardriver Controller 72680, 84680, & 96680
• FarDriver Controller 721000, 841000, & 961000

Mode Switch

Sports Mode = D = High Gear = Mode 3

• Full power, full torque, full speed

Normal Mode = DM = Mid Gear = Mode 2

• 85% power and speed
• Strong and smooth for daily riding

Eco Mode = DL = Low Gear = Mode 1

• 55% power and speed
• Softer throttle and better efficiency

Tuning Implications

• hardware defines maximum capability
• tuning refines behavior within those limits
• current, speed, and thermal limits should be validated under load
• no parameter set overrides weak hardware or poor cooling

Motor Cooling

Statorade Cooling

Statorade is a magnetic ferrofluid added inside hub motors to improve heat transfer from the stator to the motor shell.

• Statorade Installation Instructions

Other ONYX Aftermarket Controllers

Here’s a list of controllers compatible with the ONYX, but that’s really just scratching the surface. One of the biggest advantages of the ONYX platform is its flexibility. With the right wiring knowledge (from ONYX Motors, the community, or your own work), the main harness can be adapted to run nearly any controller.

Final Insight

JAWS MODE works when the controller, motor, battery, wiring, and cooling are treated as one system.

Pick the hardware first. Validate the build under load. Then tune within the limits that hardware can actually sustain.

Where To Go Next

• Wiring Harness
• AutoLearn
• AI Assistant
• Parameters
• Calibration