DJI has introduced its latest Avinox motors, the M2 and M2S, building on the success of the much-revered original M1.
There’s been a lot of buzz around the new eMTB motor already, and we’re seeing many new bikes launch with it today.
We’ve got plenty of coverage, including a back-to-back test with the original M1 motor, as well as a first look at the Atherton S.170E and Pivot Shuttle AMPD.
However, for those who are time-strapped, we’ve put together this brief guide on what you need to know about the M2 and M2S motors.
DJI Avinox M2 and M2S motors
- There are two new motors, with the M2S the flagship model and the M2 positioned in the mid-range.
- The M2S has an output of up to 1,500W and 150Nm of torque. The M2 has maximum power of 1,100W and peak torque of 125Nm, both up from the M1’s 1,000W and 120Nm.
- The M2S’s performance is helped by a new FP700 integrated 700Wh battery, which has a claimed 3.18kg weight and energy density of 220Wh/kg.
- The M2 is powered by a removable RS800 (800Wh) or RS600 (600Wh) battery.
- Volume for the new motors remains similar to that of the M1 motor, but they are slightly heavier, with the M2 weighing in at 2.65kg and the M2S slightly lighter at 2.59kg.
- The M2S adopts flat copper wire instead of traditional round wire, enabling more copper to be packed into the same space and increasing the strength of the magnetic field, boosting power and torque without making the motor bigger.
- The power density has improved for both motors, up by 4.6% for the M2 and 26 per cent on the M2S.
- Both motors use helical gears with a dual-engagement design, rather than the straight-cut gears in the M1, making them quieter.
- Both have IP56 protection, meeting battery-protection performance requirements.
- The motors now use sealed bearings instead of a high-resistance oil seal, reducing unassisted riding resistance by 41%.
- Bikes with the motors can be found on Apple’s Find My network.
- Apps can be used on the control display, including Komoot via the Avinox Ride App.
- Ride navigation can be used in the control display, with guidance and turn prompts built in.
