Florentin Vesenbeckh
· 17.03.2026
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No other product has shaken up the bicycle market in recent years like the DJI Avinox M1 e-bike motor. This motor reaches new dimensions in terms of power - but remains light, compact and smooth. Even in The DJI Avinox was fully convincing in our extensive laboratory and practical tests. While innovative developments are usually reserved for the high-end segment for a long time, DJI announced early on that it would also be targeting the affordable price range. With success. There are already many Avinox bikes that can easily compete with the competition from Bosch and Co. in terms of price. We provide an overview and categorise the models.
The Tundra 9.0 may not be one of the cheapest fullys with Avinox drive, but it does come with a stylish full carbon frame. The result: on our scales, the e-mountainbike weighs in at a very good 22.1 kilos. That's excellent for an e-MTB in this price range with an 800 battery! As is usual with DJI bikes, the battery is permanently installed. With 160 millimetres of suspension travel, the Tundra is already an enduro bike, but the bike is definitely more at home on tours and trails. The tame Maxxis tyres and moderate geometry alone are clearly aimed at moderate off-road use. The Suntour suspension, Magura brakes and Sram Eagle 70 transmission gears are fully suitable for serious mountain bike use. The entry-level model comes without a quick charger.
At just under 7000 euros, the entry-level model of the Commencal Meta Power SX Avinox is no longer really cheap, but it is the bike with the most downhill performance on this list. With 170/160 mm, it is a real E-Enduro. And when it comes to suspension and geometry, Andorran bikes are generally impressive. However, with this bike you have to be satisfied with an aluminium frame and an affordable Rockshox suspension consisting of Domain Gold R and Deluxe Select. The TRP DH-R Evo brakes are absolutely reliable even in the toughest terrain. There's also a solid 11-speed Shimano XT drivetrain with robust Linkglide components.
The Czech brand Crussis is going all out when it comes to the DJI Avinox. A whole range of different fullys and hardtails, including aluminium models, are on offer. This makes them particularly attractive in terms of price. The cheapest Fully e-Full 11.11 600 comes with an aluminium frame, 160/150 mm suspension travel and a 600 battery, which is permanently installed in the down tube. The price: 4490 euros. It even comes with Fox suspension (favourable AWL fork). Plus Sram's Eagle 70 Transmission - an absolutely reliable gear system. You have to make compromises with the cheap and not ultimately powerful Sram DB8 brakes. For 300 euros more, the bike is also available with the 800 battery. Attention: The maximum permissible total weight of 120 kg (rider, equipment and bike together!) must be observed.
The Spanish manufacturer Megamo is also targeting the affordable price segment with its aluminium bikes. The Reason AL is designed as a versatile all-rounder. The 160 mm suspension travel may sound like enduro, but in practice the bike is more of a classic all-mountain. The suspension comes from Fox, even on the entry-level model, but with the entry-level AWL fork. The inexpensive Shimano brakes are not brilliant, but they are powerful and reliable off-road. This also applies to the gear mix of Shimano XT and Deore. The bike is only available in the three sizes S, M and L, which are rather large. The 800 battery is permanently installed in the down tube.
The Amflow PL Carbon was the first Avinox bike ever. Logical, because DJI created this brand itself in order to publicise its own motor. The Amflow is still a prime example of low weight, full power and a large battery can hardly be easier. Here too, the 800 mm battery is permanently installed in the down tube. Amflow no longer has the option of the 600 battery in its programme. At 6499 euros, the entry-level model is not one of the cheapest DJI bikes, but the full carbon frame probably makes it one of the lightest. And with Fox 36 Performance, the equipment is of a slightly higher quality than the other candidates presented here. The quick charger is included.
It doesn't get any cheaper than this: the Crussis e-Hard 11.11 costs 3590 euros, comes with DJI Avinox M1 and is said to be fully suitable for off-road riding. Although the rigid rear limits trail strength and comfort off-road, the bike is very off-road capable for a hardtail. The Fox fork provides 130 mm of travel and a dropper post is also on board. The 2.6 inch wide Maxxis Rekon tyres should offer a good compromise between rolling resistance, damping and grip. The 600 watt battery is permanently installed in the down tube, with 800 watt hours available for an extra 300 euros. Caution: Heavier riders in particular must keep an eye on the maximum permissible total weight of 120 kg (rider, equipment and bike together!).
DJI wanted to prove that innovative e-bike technology doesn't have to be expensive. And the manufacturers shown here have realised this. In terms of price, the Avinox bikes have nothing to hide from competitors with other motors. On the contrary. And in our estimation, this orientation will become even stronger in the future. DJI could also shake up the e-bike market even more in terms of price in the future.

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