More commonly associated with drones and action cameras, DJI’s bike division have launched the AMFlow PL, their first foray into the World of ebikes.
A DJI motor, the Avinox is fueled by a 600Wh or 800Wh battery in a 150mm travel carbon fibre frame to produce the AMFlow PL.
Drone and action camera DJI have launched their first swing at an ebike with the AMFlow PL. Powered by a 105Nm DJI Avinox motor and their own 600 or 800Wh battery, the AMFlow PL has 150mm rear wheel travel driven by a four bar linkage and can be run as a full 29er or a Mullet.
DJI’s Avinox motor weighs in at 2.52kg, which is lighter than the full power units from Shimano, Bosch, Brose and Specialized, despite the higher output of 105Nm. It is similar in its output to the Rocky Mountain motor but is considerably lighter.
Peak power is 850W with a max cadence of 150rpm. Two batteries are available, a 3.74kg 800Wh unit or a 2.87kg 600Wh option, the latter offering a very high energy density. The Carbon Pro model weighs in at 19.2kg. DJI claim the polymer compound planetary gearset eliminates high speed gearbox noise. If the claims are true then the Avinox has reset the marker for power to weight in an ebike motor.
Controlling the output and modes are a pair of wireless handlebar controls with the master unit in the top of the top tube having a 2-inch OLED touch screen complete with a USB-C port, GPS, advanced sensors and Strava support. A dedicated app allows ride tracking and data as well as mode and touch screen customisation. The master unit offers a myriad of information about your ride, similar to what’s available on the Avinox app.
Manual power modes are Auto, Eco, Trail, and Turbo with a Boost function that offers a short-lived burst to 120Nm and 1000W. Auto does exactly what it says on the tin, the bike will react automatically to your input, measuring out the power to suit whatever you’re riding at the time. A fast charger is available that can get a flat battery up to 75% in just 90 minutes.
Innovative features also include Auto Hold which prevents the bike from rolling backwards, almost like the delay in vehicle brakes on some cars and vans, plus Hill Start Assist, aimed at helping you getting going again should you stop or take a dab. The bike can also shift whilst stationary, although there’s no information as to whether this is in conjunction with a specific drivetrain.
Two models will be available in late 2024, the AMFlow PL Carbon and AMFlow PL Carbon Pro. Pricing is to be confirmed but expect the Carbon Pro to feature Fox Factory suspension and T-Type drive from SRAM, whilst the Carbon will come with Fox Performance Elite and mechanical SRAM drive.
