DJI launches its first e-bike motor
DJI enters the e-bike business. The Avinox Drive System is a drivetrain for e-MTBs that includes a dual controller, display, motor and battery.
The Avinox Drive System for e-bikes consists of a controller, display, motor and battery.
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The Chinese drone specialist DJI has discovered e-bikes as a new business segment. At the current Eurobike trade fair, the company is presenting the Avinox electric drive motor for e-bikes – more precisely for e-MTBs. The motor is part of the overall Avinox Drive System, which also includes a control unit with display and two battery variants.
The Avinox electric motor is quite compact and weighs 2.52 kg. A comparable Bosch Performance Line CX 4 e-bike motor with up to 85 Nm torque weighs around 2.9 kg. A weight reduction of 400 grams is quite a lot in the field of high-performance power e-MTBs. The low weight is probably due in part to the polymer materials used in the drive unit. The gears made from this material are said to be wear-resistant and have high strength and durability. The material also helps to ensure a quiet drive, according to DJI. DJI's Avinox motor is said to deliver up to 105 Nm of torque with an output of 850 W, making it one of the most powerful electric motors for e-bikes.
The system is controlled via a dual controller, which is attached to the left and right of the handlebar and works wirelessly. DJI has separated the control of the support levels and the operation of the overall system. Smartphones can be connected to the controllers via Bluetooth. Various information about the e-bike and setting options are then available via the app, such as recording the route and adjusting support parameters. The status of the e-bike can also be queried.
Boost function for 120 Nm torque
This is displayed via a 2-inch touch-capable OLED display in the bike frame, which also shows riding data. E-bikers can choose between four different riding modes, which control the motor's power accordingly and regulate the energy balance: Auto, Eco, Trail and Turbo. There is also a boost mode that can be activated temporarily for up to 30 seconds in extreme situations. It temporarily increases the peak power to 1200 W and then ensures a maximum drive torque of 120 Nm.
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The Avinox motor is powered by two possible battery variants, which depend on the e-bike equipment. These are an 800 Wh battery, which weighs 3.74 kg, and a 600 Wh battery weighing 2.87 kg. The range of the larger battery should be up to 157 km, that of the smaller one up to 117 km. The 800 Wh battery should be able to be charged from 0 to 75 percent in 1.5 hours at a maximum output of 508 W.
DJI will also be showcasing the first e-MTB equipped with the Avinox Drive System at Eurobike 2024, which takes place from July 3 to 7 in Frankfurt/Main. This is the Amflow PL all-mountain MTB. DJI still intends to win over other manufacturers for its Avinox Drive System.
(olb)