80V ONYX (What Changes and Why It Matters)

Walks through how the 80V ONYX system works from battery to motor, covering energy flow, higher-voltage advantages, controller operation, drivetrain fundamentals, and real-world performance characteristics.

Platform · February 14, 2026 · 7 min · 1449 words · John Angel

ONYX Charging (How to Do It Right)

Covers ONYX charging across home outlets and EV stations, including voltage compatibility, charger behavior, balancing requirements, and how charger selection affects battery performance.

Battery · February 12, 2026 · 10 min · 2008 words · John Angel

ONYX Electrical (How the System Actually Works)

Provides a system-level explanation of ONYX electrical design, covering how power flows from battery to motor, how the 12V system operates, and how components such as controllers, displays, and accessories interact.

Electrical · February 11, 2026 · 3 min · 552 words · John Angel

Buying an ONYX (New vs Used, What to Look For)

Provides a structured index for ONYX buyers and owners, covering how to evaluate bikes, avoid common risks, secure the bike, and manage ownership logistics from first purchase through daily use.

Platform · February 10, 2026 · 3 min · 592 words · John Angel

ONYX Platform (Models, Differences, What Actually Matters)

Provides a structured overview of ONYX platforms, covering design differences, electrical architecture, performance characteristics, and key specifications to help riders understand how each system behaves.

Hub · February 9, 2026 · 3 min · 588 words · John Angel

ONYX Electrical System (How Everything Connects)

Provides a structured index of ONYX electrical and electronic systems, covering 12V wiring, display configuration, accessory power integration, and common add-on components such as mounts, cameras, and tracking devices.

Hub · February 8, 2026 · 3 min · 584 words · John Angel

ONYX Maintenance (What Needs Attention and When)

Provides a structured index of ONYX maintenance topics, covering brake service, wheel and tire work, suspension components, routine cleaning, and recommended tools used when maintaining or repairing the bike.

Hub · February 7, 2026 · 4 min · 784 words · John Angel

ONYX Battery (Charging, Range, and Longevity)

Provides a structured index of ONYX battery systems, covering stock battery options, aftermarket upgrades, charging practices, diagnostics, long-term care, and how to assess battery condition when buying or maintaining a bike.

Hub · February 5, 2026 · 4 min · 837 words · John Angel

ONYX Cooling (Heat, Limits, and What Fails)

Reviews real-world ONYX motor thermal behavior, including regenerative braking heat contribution, load-related heating, RPM cooling characteristics, and the impact of Statorade and Hubsinks on sustained riding performance.

Performance · February 3, 2026 · 6 min · 1214 words · John Angel

ONYX Battery Care (How to Make It Last)

Outlines the habits that protect ONYX battery lifespan, covering safe charging temperatures, indoor winter storage, summer heat exposure, and everyday practices that reduce long-term pack stress.

Battery · February 2, 2026 · 5 min · 938 words · John Angel

ONYX Security (Locks, Tracking, Real Protection)

Reviews realistic theft prevention practices for ONYX ownership, focusing on storage choices, disc locks, chain locks, covers, and how layered security reduces theft risk during everyday parking.

Safety · February 1, 2026 · 6 min · 1081 words · John Angel

ONYX Connectors (Charge vs Discharge, Limits)

Explains XLR charging connector configuration, XT60 and XT90 upgrades, discharge port charging limits, battery lead performance, and high-current connector systems including SB50, QS8, QS9, QS10, and QS12

Battery · January 31, 2026 · 10 min · 1957 words · John Angel