Avinox is back with its next-generation e-bike drive systems, and if the numbers are anything to go by, the company is definitely targeting the higher performance end of the market.
The company just announced the new Avinox M2S and M2 drive units, building on its earlier M1 system with more power, more integration, and a rapidly expanding list of partner brands – now topping 60 manufacturers including names like Canyon, Pivot, Mondraker, and Commencal.
At the top of the lineup sits the Avinox M2S, and the headline figure is hard to ignore: up to 1,500 W of peak power and 150 Nm of torque. That’s well beyond what we traditionally see from mid-drive systems and pushes firmly into “light e-moto” territory. Even the slightly lower-tier M2 still delivers up to 1,100 W and 125 Nm, which is plenty for aggressive trail riding or high-speed trekking setups.
It’s important to note that both of these systems exceed the allowable power limits in many countries and thus would put an e-bike using such motors outside the confines of a typical road-legal electric bicycle.
Despite that jump in performance, Avinox has kept the systems compact and lightweight. The M2S and M2 weigh around 2.6 kg, nearly identical to the outgoing M1, suggesting the company is improving power density rather than simply scaling up size.
Avinox is also focusing heavily on ride quality. Both motors are designed to run quietly, with noise levels under 45 dBA, and feature updated gear systems to reduce vibration, pedal kickback, and mechanical noise. The M2S adds improved thermal management with new cooling fins and internal temperature monitoring, aimed at sustaining high output without overheating.
Battery tech is getting a boost as well. The new integrated FP700 battery offers 700 Wh of capacity with fast charging that can take it from 0 to 80% in just over an hour.
More interestingly, Avinox is introducing its first removable battery options, including the 800 Wh RS800 and lighter 600 Wh RS600. Riders can now pull the battery for easier charging or even run a dual-battery setup for extended range.
It’s not exactly a revolutionary feature in itself, long standard in much of the commuter and mountain e-bike world, but the inclusion is a welcome feature that will interest many more riders.
On the software and user interface side, Avinox is leaning into connectivity.
New OLED displays offer turn-by-turn navigation, customizable ride data, and even heart rate-based assist control that automatically adjusts motor output to keep riders within a target exertion zone.
Integration with Apple’s Find My network and app-based bike security features add another layer of functionality that’s becoming increasingly common in premium systems.
Electrek’s Take
This launch is another sign that the e-bike motor arms race is far from over.
A few years ago, 85 Nm felt like a lot. Now we’re seeing systems pushing 150 Nm and 1,500 W, which starts to blur the line between high-performance e-bikes and lightweight electric motorcycles. That’s exciting from a capability standpoint, but it also raises ongoing questions about where regulators will draw the line – especially in markets with strict e-bike classifications.
What’s perhaps more interesting than the raw power, though, is the ecosystem Avinox is building. Landing 60+ partner brands this quickly shows some real momentum and gives bike manufacturers another serious alternative to established players like Bosch, Shimano, and Brose.
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