Thread Dedicated to Keeping Track of Firmware Versions

[Philip]

I got Firmware 1.8.0 last week. Tried it today! Immediately noticed a HUGE improvement in acceleration and traction the very first time I sat on the bike and twisted the throttle.

The track was a dry and dusty hardpack as usual. In the past, I fiddled with very low HP settings to make the bike comfortable in flat sweeper turns, I even ran as low as 30hp and 36hp. Today, I started with 42hp, then quickly moved up to 48hp and then 54hp, and stayed there for the rest of the day. I probably could have tried going higher if there had been a drop of water in all that dust covered clay. The power delivery felt like a rubber band. The rear end stayed planted and very controllable. It stepped out once or twice but not enough to surprise me like it did before. The front end felt light, hovering over the bumps during hard acceleration. I had the most fun track session in my recent memory. Even the battery power consumption improved too. Thank you, Stark!

Disclaimer: I haven't ridden my Stark for a few weeks due to a vacation. I hope I am not hallucinating, LOL! No, It can't be. It truly felt like riding a new bike.

 

[OpaTsupa]

Interesting.
I only had two sub-par rides with the 1.8.0 and haven't noticed any difference.
I currently have crippling arm-pump in the right forearm so it's difficult to focus pass that.

 

[Karinshi]

I got Firmware 1.8.0 last week. Tried it today! Immediately noticed a HUGE improvement in acceleration and traction the very first time I sat on the bike and twisted the throttle.

The track was a dry and dusty hardpack as usual. In the past, I fiddled with very low HP settings to make the bike comfortable in flat sweeper turns, I even ran as low as 30hp and 36hp. Today, I started with 42hp, then quickly moved up to 48hp and then 54hp, and stayed there for the rest of the day. I probably could have tried going higher if there had been a drop of water in all that dust covered clay. The power delivery felt like a rubber band. The rear end stayed planted and very controllable. It stepped out once or twice but not enough to surprise me like it did before. The front end felt light, hovering over the bumps during hard acceleration. I had the most fun track session in my recent memory. Even the battery power consumption improved too. Thank you, Stark!

Disclaimer: I haven't ridden my Stark for a few weeks due to a vacation. I hope I am not hallucinating, LOL! No, It can't be. It truly felt like riding a new bike.

i notice a difference in behaviour since the 1.8.0 update, i have it like 3 weeks ago but i feel the bike worse... less power on the lower rpms, doesnt have the "Torque" feeling at the beggining of the throttle, my experience is now worse but im happy you like it

 

[OpaTsupa]

i notice a difference in behaviour since the 1.8.0 update, i have it like 3 weeks ago but i feel the bike worse... less power on the lower rpms, doesnt have the "Torque" feeling at the beggining of the throttle, my experience is now worse but im happy you like it

Is this on asphalt or off-road? What speed?

 

[TheJ0rma]

I updated my EX to 1.8 mid ride and definietly felt like I had more traction after the update

 

[Karinshi]

Is this on asphalt or off-road? What speed?

mainly on asphalt with SM set up... now until 40/50kmh the bike is "sleepy", doesnt have the same power than before at launch even at 60hp, then suddenly the power came from nowhere and puts my front wheel up and from then it feels kinda the same as before, but i 100% feel myself slower coming out of a corner for example... another example is that starting a wheelie from low speed is much harder now, doestn kick you up that easy/quickly and that sucks a lot for me...

im currently talking to Stark

 

[Bodo]

..., then suddenly the power came from nowhere and puts my front wheel up ...

Honest Señor Officer, it wasn't like this before

 

[Karinshi]

UPDATE

This is Stark response:

Thank you so much for your message and for describing your experience in such detail.

We understand your concern; however, we want to clarify that update 1.8.0 did not include any changes to the motor's power management or delivery.

That said, since you have a Pro subscription, you have full access to the advanced power mode settings from the app. From there, you can adjust the power delivery curve to your liking and restore the response you preferred before the update.

If you need help configuring it or have any questions about the parameters, please don't hesitate to ask, and we'll guide you.

Thank you very much.

So maybe im tripping? im sure i feel the bike different and im not the only one saying that... this is very confusing

 

[drehwurm68]

So maybe im tripping? im sure i feel the bike different and im not the only one saying that... this is very confusing

I don't think so as I have a similar feel. IMO it wouldn't make sense to deny something they actually changed, but there are lots of nuances in between that could result in a similar effect. It might not be directly related to the motor, but the Varg is not only a motor - there is a battery, a BMS, a VCU and support might not be updated to such a great detail as well. Who knows?

As I wrote, I did adjust my advanced power modes and so far I don't think it is working worse after that change.

Michael

 

[Karinshi]

I don't think so as I have a similar feel. IMO it wouldn't make sense to deny something they actually changed, but there are lots of nuances in between that could result in a similar effect. It might not be directly related to the motor, but the Varg is not only a motor - there is a battery, a BMS, a VCU and support might not be updated to such a great detail as well. Who knows?

As I wrote, I did adjust my advanced power modes and so far I don't think it is working worse after that change.

Michael

my advanced curves are all maxed out to the red line and i still feel less power than before, i wish i can go pass through the red line, you can't set 60hp until 7krpm i think, the curve is limited at the begining, i dont know why, It should have max power even at 1rpm or maybe im just ignorant

 

[drehwurm68]

my advanced curves are all maxed out to the red line

we obviously have very different cases of use regarding the power ...

Michael