Know your model: RCR and CTY2
DraftSide-by-side stock specs for the Onyx RCR V2.0 and CTY2: motor, speed, range, battery, controller, tires, and charging.
Onyx has sold more than one bike, and the RCR changed between years. Find your model, year, and battery before following any guide here.
| RCR V2.0 (2020 manual) | CTY2 V1.0 manual | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | Direct-drive rear hub, 3,000 W max, 750 W in Eco | Direct-drive rear hub, 1,500 W max, 500 W governed in Eco |
| Top speed | Eco 20, Normal 38, Sport 60 mph (max) | Eco about 15, Normal about 20, Sport about 40 mph (max) |
| Range | 75 / 40 / 20 miles by mode | 75 / 40 / 20 miles on its range page; its spec table says 60 / 40 / 20 |
| Battery | 72V 23Ah, 1,656 Wh, 20S9P 18650 | 60V 23Ah, 1,446 Wh, 17S5P 21700 |
| Controller | 72V 3,000 W sine-wave, Bluetooth (Android) | 60V 1,500 W sine-wave, Bluetooth (Android), Kelly KLS-S family |
| Tires | 17 in x 2.75 in, tubes | 17 in x 3.00 in VuroStar, tubes |
| Rear shocks | Dual 350 mm adjustable coilovers | Dual 300 mm adjustable coilovers |
| Weight | 156 lb with battery | 145 lb with battery, 131 lb without |
| Payload | 350 lb | 300 lb |
| Charging | Remove battery, plug in 3-pin XLR | Charge port on the frame, PowerCon plug |
Later RCRs were sold with larger packs and different controllers. CONFIRM: year-by-year differences after 2020