DJI is expanding its involvement in the e-bike segment with a new high-performance drive. The latest generation of the Avinox motor offers significantly more power, new battery options and additional digital functions. In particular, the peak power of up to 1500 W and a torque of 150 Nm are attracting attention in the industry. This brings DJI closer to the performance limits of what has been common in e-bikes up to now – and at the same time is causing discussions about future standards and regulations.
Highlights
- New Avinox motors achieve up to 1500 W peak power and 150 Nm torque
- Improved batteries with 600 Wh, 700 Wh and 800 Wh capacity, removable for the first time
- Revised cooling, quiet operation and new displays with enhanced smart features
- Powerful drive could reignite discussions about e-bike regulations
More power and new variants for different uses
DJI is expanding its Avinox system with two new motor variants that differ primarily in terms of their maximum power. While the basic model is designed for high efficiency and powerful support, the more powerful version is aimed at particularly performance-oriented e-mountain bikes and demanding off-road use. The more powerful version can briefly call up to 1500 W and generates a torque of up to 150 Nm.
Values of this magnitude are rare in the e-bike sector and show how much electric bike drives have developed in recent years. By comparison, many established systems are well below these performance limits. In addition to pure motor performance, work has also been done on thermal stability. A revised cooling structure and additional sensors should prevent the motor from losing power under prolonged load.
At the same time, the noise level has been optimized so that the drive should work relatively quietly despite its high performance. Another advance concerns the energy system. The new generation supports several battery sizes – including variants with 600 Wh, 700 Wh and 800 Wh. In contrast to the first generation, the batteries can now be removed from the frame, which makes charging much more practical and facilitates longer tours with spare batteries.
New software functions and modern operation
In addition to the hardware, DJI has also further developed the digital side of the system. New displays and a revised app enable detailed control of the motor and extensive flight data.
One interesting feature is the ability to dynamically adjust the motor assistance. In conjunction with compatible sensors, for example, the system can regulate the power depending on physiological data such as heart rate. This allows training to be controlled more specifically or a constant load to be maintained during the ride.
It should also be of interest to bike manufacturers that DJI has designed its system to be relatively flexible. The interfaces are designed in such a way that the new components can also be integrated into existing frame concepts. At the same time, certain parts of the new generation remain compatible with older Avinox systems. With this combination of performance, modular hardware and software integration, DJI is increasingly positioning itself as a serious supplier in the e-bike drive market – a segment that has so far been heavily dominated by specialized bicycle suppliers.
Conclusion
The new Avinox motor clearly shows that DJI is further expanding its ambitions in the e-bike sector. In particular, the combination of high peak power, modular batteries and advanced software functions sets the system apart from many existing solutions. At the same time, the extreme performance values could trigger new discussions about technical limits and legal requirements for e-bikes. Prices for specific bike models with the new drive have not yet been set, but the first bikes with the system are expected to come onto the market in the coming months.
