72V & 80V: Motor Heat Limits and Magnet Damage

Understanding ONYX motor temperature limits, neodymium magnet grades, thermal throttling, and how different cooling methods affect sustained performance.

72V & 80V: Sotion vs QS Motor Heat and Performance

Explains thermal capacity, magnet specifications, operating temperatures, torque, RPM, and ONYX RCR compatibility for Sotion H02/H16, QS260, and QS273 motors.

CTY2 & 72V: QS205 Spokes, Rims and Lacing

ONYX RCR 72V front and QS205 rear spoke dimensions, nipple sizes, lacing patterns, rim options, and swingarm constraints.

Inspecting a Used or Aftermarket Motor

Motor identity, condition, wiring damage, labels, and assembly checks when evaluating a used or aftermarket ONYX motor.

80V: Stock Motor Specifications

Reference motor configuration, cable routing, wheel format, and specifications for the ONYX 80V.

72V: Stock Motor Specifications

Reference stock-motor dimensions, winding, wiring, and installation characteristics for the 72V ONYX.

80V: Wheel Covers and Motor Cooling

Airflow, material, and heat-transfer considerations for wheel covers on the ONYX 80V hub motor.

Power, Current and Motor Torque

Explains how electrical power is delivered in ONYX systems, including voltage, current, controller behavior, motor torque, battery quality, component selection, and real-world performance differences.

80V: Motor Heat Explained

Explains how heat is generated and managed in the ONYX 80V motor, including regenerative braking, stator heat transfer, wheel cooling, airflow impacts, and real-world performance conditions.

80V: QS Motor Upgrades

QS motor choices, 200 mm mounting considerations, and supporting-system requirements for ONYX 80V builds.

Ordering a QS Motor for ONYX

Configuration details and order-confirmation checks when buying a QS replacement or upgrade motor for ONYX.

72V & 80V: Motor Cooling and Statorade

Explains how motor heat develops on ONYX bikes and how cooling upgrades such as Statorade and Hubsinks affect temperature and sustained performance.

CTY2 & 72V: QS Motor Upgrades

QS motor upgrade choices and fitment references for CTY2 and 72V ONYX builds.

72V: ONYX QS205 Silicone Failure and Internal Repair

The reported QS205 silicone problem, wiring symptoms, and internal repair overview for affected 72V motors.

72V: ONYX QS205 Motor Stuttering and Hall Sensor Diagnostics

Diagnose ONYX 72V QS205 motor stuttering, clicking, cutouts, and failure to start with Hall sensor, wiring, and controller checks.