"Rocky Mountain's firmware update for the Instinct Powerplay SL's Dyname 4.0 Lite motor puts this bike into a blurry category somewhere between mid and full-powered eMTBs. The update increases the motor's wattage to a maximum of 700W and boosts its torque to 75Nm. The bike's original output was 550W/65Nm. While the new specs don't quite match full-powered eMTBs, the Instinct Powerplay SL puts that out while weighing 45lbs."
"As soon as I hopped on the updated bike, the additional power was noticeable in every assist mode (Eco/Trail/Trail+/Ludicrous). I'd typically ride in Trail mode just to get across town to the trailhead, but on the first post-update ride, I stayed in Eco. I could tell Eco mode (25% output) was providing a bit more power than before, and realized it could be more usable for easier parts of a ride when you wish to preserve range."
Tested Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL with Overtime Pack 2.0 range extender after a firmware update. The Dyname 4.0 Lite motor output increased from 550W/65Nm to 700W/75Nm, placing the bike between mid- and full-powered eMTBs while maintaining a 45 lb weight. The Jumbotron display allows reverting to a lower-output configuration to preserve range. Additional power was noticeable across all assist modes (Eco/Trail/Trail+/Ludicrous); Eco now provides more usable support and Trail feels significantly stronger. The Overtime Pack 2.0 adds measurable range. Two technical issues occurred but were quick and easy to fix.
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