Insta360’s FlowState stabilisation (used on most current models like Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Action Camera and Insta360 X4/X5 Action Camera) is effective and widely praised for smoothing out everyday motion and mild bumps, and it handles bumpy road surfaces like potholes quite well.
In controlled tests (e.g., bikes or vehicles), it often produces much smoother footage than un-stabilised video and can look nearly gimbal-like in typical riding conditions.
On a motorcycle at speed, stabilisation still works well MOST of the time — it keeps the horizon stable and reduces a lot of the shake you’d otherwise see. FlowState uses gyro data and software to smooth movement.
However, in some rapid motion transitions (like sharp bends or very uneven terrain), the electronic stabilisation can sometimes lag slightly or show small “corrections” as it catches up, which users have noted as a subtle effect in footage.
Off-road or very rough trails can stress any electronic stabilisation system. Insta360’s FlowState will still reduce a lot of vibration, but it won’t eliminate all shock and bounce if the camera is mounted in a high-vibration location without additional shock damping. It’s normal to see some residual wobble or bouncing effects on really rough terrain.
Some Insta360 users report that mount type and placement matter a lot — a secure, firm mount helps the stabilisation work best, while flexible mounts or low shutter speeds can lead to shakier video.
Strong smoothing overall: Great for highway speeds and general off-road bumps. FlowState is competitive with many modern action cams.
Not flawless: Very rapid movements or sharp directional changes can show minor lag or correction artefacts in the stabilised footage.
Settings matter: Using higher frame rates (e.g., 60 fps), fast shutter speeds, and solid mounts improves results significantly.
In short: Insta360 stabilisation (FlowState) is very good for motorbike rides, including at speed and on moderately rough terrain, but it’s not quite perfect — you may see subtle correction behaviour during aggressive motion or very rough off-road riding.
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