DJI’s e-bike motors expand past eMTBs with new electric SUV bike

Amflow made waves in late 2024 when it launched its first electric mountain bikes powered by DJI’s impressive Avinox drive system. Now the company is expanding beyond the traditional eMTB category with the launch of the new Amflow TL Carbon, joining a category of electric SUV bikes designed to bridge the gap between mountain biking, commuting, cargo hauling, and long-distance touring.

Announced ahead of Eurobike 2026, the new Amflow TL Carbon takes much of the technology that helped the company stand out in the eMTB space and packages it into a more versatile platform aimed at riders who want one bike capable of handling nearly everything.

The full-suspension e-bike features a carbon fiber frame weighing just 2.9 kg (6.4 lb), helping keep total bike weight as low as 22.6 kg (49.8 lb), an impressive figure considering the bike arrives equipped with fenders, integrated lighting, rear rack, and touring-ready accessories. A sub-50 lb weight figure on a fully-featured and full-suspension commuter bike is a rare sight in this market.

Suspension duties are handled by a system co-developed with FOX, including 120 mm of front travel and 105 mm of rear travel. According to Amflow, the suspension tuning was specifically developed around the bike’s geometry and intended cargo-carrying duties, helping smooth rough roads while maintaining stability on loaded rides.

While the TL Carbon is clearly aimed at utility riders, it hasn’t forgotten its mountain bike roots. The bike supports multiple wheel configurations, including 27.5-inch, 29-inch, mullet, and reverse-mullet setups. Riders can also remove the racks and fenders entirely, effectively transforming the bike into a more traditional trail machine.

Cargo capacity is another highlight. The TL Carbon is rated for a hefty 200 kg (441 lb) total system weight, with the rear rack capable of carrying 27 kg (59 lb) and the optional front rack supporting up to 20 kg (44 lb). The MIK HD-compatible rear rack also supports panniers and trailers for touring and utility use.

Power comes from DJI’s Avinox M2 mid-drive motor, delivering up to 125 Nm of torque and 1,100 W of peak output. The drive unit is paired with either an 800 Wh removable battery or an optional 600 Wh version, both of which can be supplemented by a new 480 Wh range extender battery. With the largest combination installed, riders can access up to 1,280 Wh of onboard capacity.

That high power is one of the Avinox system’s calling card, though the brand has also had to step up its defense of why such high power is needed in the industry.

Amflow is also debuting several new Avinox ecosystem features with the TL Carbon. A new charging hub can sequentially charge up to four batteries, while the bike becomes the first model to feature Avinox SmoothShift electronic shifting, a system co-developed with TRP that automatically reduces motor torque during gear changes for smoother shifts and reduced drivetrain wear.

Like other Avinox-powered bikes, the TL Carbon integrates tightly with the Avinox Ride app, adding features such as offline navigation, Apple Find My support, heart-rate-based assist control, and even connectivity with DJI’s Osmo action cameras.

The Amflow TL Carbon will make its public debut at Eurobike 2026 in Frankfurt this week, with global availability expected later this year.

Electrek’s Take

The SUV e-bike category is becoming one of the most interesting segments in the industry right now. Despite the annoying name, it’s apparent that many riders increasingly want a single bike that can commute during the week, carry groceries on the weekend, and still head down a gravel road or trail when adventure calls.

Amflow appears to be taking that concept seriously. Rather than simply bolting a rack onto an existing eMTB (as we’ve seen others do), the company designed the TL Carbon around versatility from the start. The combination of full suspension, a lightweight carbon frame, substantial cargo capacity, and DJI’s Avinox drive system makes for a compelling package.

Perhaps even more interesting is what this launch says about the Avinox ecosystem. We’re now seeing DJI’s drive system move beyond pure mountain bikes into broader categories, bringing new features like SmoothShift and multi-battery charging infrastructure along with it. If the early success of Avinox-powered bikes is any indication, I can imagine that we’ll be seeing a lot more of that in the coming years.