The Best Avinox M2 E-Bikes at Sprockets Cycles

DJI's Avinox M2S motor has changed what a full-power e-mountain bike can weigh. We stock it on bikes from Whyte, UNNO, Pivot, Megamo and Velduro. Below are the seven we think are worth your money, what each one does well, and where each one falls short.

Prices and stock are correct as of 30 September 2026. These change. Click through to any product page to see the live price and whether your size is in stock before you order.

What is the DJI Avinox M2S motor?

The M2S is DJI's higher-output e-bike motor. It gives up to 150Nm of torque in Boost mode. The everyday full-power figure is 130Nm. Peak power depends on the bike, from 1,300W on the Whyte Karve EVO RS up to 1,500W on other builds.

The motor weighs around 2.6kg. That is light for a full-power motor. It is the main reason these bikes weigh around 22kg, when full-power e-bikes used to weigh closer to 25kg. A lighter bike is easier to lift over obstacles, easier to turn, and easier to ride with the motor off.

Almost every bike here uses an 800Wh battery. The Avinox fast charger takes it from 0% to 75% in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Some builds include the fast charger. On others it is an extra.

Which Avinox M2S bike should you buy?

1. Best value: Whyte Karve RS 2027, £5,650

This is the bike we recommend to most riders. It has the same M2S motor and 800Wh battery as bikes that cost twice as much. You get 160mm of travel front and rear, a SRAM Eagle 90 drivetrain and SRAM Maven four-piston brakes.

The Maven brakes matter more than they sound. A 22kg bike carries a lot of speed on long descents, and weaker brakes overheat. Whyte has not cut corners here. Where it has saved money is the frame. The front is carbon, the rear is alloy. That adds a little weight, but you will not feel it in how the bike handles.

Worth knowing: the drivetrain is cable-operated, not wireless. Cables need adjusting now and then, and they get slower in wet, muddy conditions.

Check current price and stock for the Karve RS

2. Best all-round build: Whyte Karve RSX 2027, £7,799

The RSX is the Karve RS with every weak point fixed. Same motor, same battery, same 160mm travel. The frame is full carbon. The drivetrain is SRAM AXS wireless, so there are no gear cables to stretch or clog. The wheels are DT Swiss Hybrid H1900.

Two extras add real value. A RideWrap protection kit is fitted at the factory, which stops stones and mud from wearing through the paint. A 12A fast charger is included, which costs £220 on its own.

Worth knowing: the ride is not transformed. The motor, battery and travel are the same as the RS. You are paying for lower upkeep and a better finish, not more speed.

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3. Best for steep terrain: Whyte Karve EVO RS 2027, £5,650

The EVO RS costs the same as the Karve RS but is built for a different job. It has 180mm of travel front and rear, with a RockShox ZEB Select fork and Super Deluxe Select shock. That is enough travel for bike parks and steep, rough descents.

It uses mixed wheel sizes, a 29in front and a 27.5in rear. The big front wheel rolls over rocks and roots. The smaller rear wheel gives you more room to move behind the saddle on steep ground, and it makes tight corners easier.

Worth knowing: the extra travel makes the bike slower to respond on flat, smooth trails. The drivetrain is SRAM Eagle 70, a step down from the Eagle 90 on the RS. Peak power is listed at 1,300W, lower than some other M2S bikes. If you mostly ride trail centres, buy the RS.

Check current price and stock for the Karve EVO RS

4. Lightest option: UNNO Mith Race 2026, £8,895

UNNO claims 21.9kg with the full 800Wh battery. That is the lightest full-power Avinox M2S bike we stock. It runs 170mm of travel at the front and 160mm at the rear, with a Fox 38 Factory fork and Fox Float X Factory shock.

The rest of the build matches the weight. SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS wireless drivetrain, DT Swiss H1900 wheels and SRAM Maven brakes. A 508W fast charger is included, which charges the battery from 0% to 100% in 2 hours 25 minutes. If you want a bike that feels closer to a normal mountain bike, this is the one.

Worth knowing: stock is limited. UNNO also uses its own sizes, S1, S2 and S3, which do not match the usual Small, Medium and Large. Check the geometry chart, or call us before you order.

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5. Best suspension: Pivot Shuttle AMP'd Pro X0 Eagle 2027, £11,999

The Shuttle AMP'd uses Pivot's dw-link suspension, with 160mm of travel at the front and 150mm at the rear. Pivot has worked on this design for over twenty years. It stays firm when you pedal and stays active over bumps. On a heavy e-bike, that means more grip on technical climbs and less bouncing when you push hard.

The SRAM X0 Eagle build is high quality throughout. This is the bike to choose if you ride often and care most about how the suspension feels.

Worth knowing: it is the most expensive bike in this guide, and it has less travel than the Karve range. We have an ex-demo Medium for £10,000. If Medium fits you, check it first.

Check current price and stock for the Shuttle AMP'd  ·  View the ex-demo

6. Most adjustable: Megamo Reason CRB 03 AXS 2027, £8,499

The Reason has a flip chip with four geometry settings. You can change the head angle and seat angle in a few minutes with an Allen key. Set it steeper for climbing and trail riding. Set it slacker for steep descents. It suits riders who ride different terrain from week to week.

The CRB 03 AXS has a full carbon frame, 160mm of travel, a Fox 38 Float Factory fork and a SRAM S1000 AXS wireless drivetrain. There are three dearer models above it, the CRB 02, 01 and 00. All four share the same frame, motor and battery. The extra money buys higher-grade parts. The ride is much the same. Start with the CRB 03.

Worth knowing: some Reason sizes show as "coming soon" on our website when they are in stock. Call us to check before you order.

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7. Best carbon enduro build: Velduro Rogue X 2027, £6,750

The Rogue X is a long-travel carbon enduro bike. It has 170mm of travel at the front and 165mm at the rear, which can be raised to 172mm. Suspension is a Fox 38 fork and Fox Float shock, tuned by the factory for this frame. It uses mixed wheel sizes, a 29in front and 27.5in rear, with Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHR2 tyres.

The brakes suit the bike. Magura MT5 four-piston brakes run large 220mm and 203mm rotors, so they stay strong on long, steep descents. The drivetrain is SRAM Eagle 70. For a full carbon frame with this much travel, it is fair value.

Velduro also makes the Rogue R. It uses the same frame, motor and 800Wh battery. The extra money buys Fox Factory X2 suspension, SRAM GX AXS wireless shifting and SRAM Maven brakes. Those parts are better, but most riders will not need them. The Rogue X is the one we would buy.

Worth knowing: at a claimed 23.9kg, the Rogue X is 2kg heavier than the UNNO Mith Race. It is built for descending, so it feels slower on flat and rolling trails.

Check current price and stock for the Velduro Rogue X  ·  View the Rogue R

The seven bikes at a glance

How to choose between them

For most riders, the Whyte Karve RS is the answer. Pay more for the Karve RSX if you want wireless shifting and less upkeep. Choose the Karve EVO RS if you ride bike parks or steep, rough ground most weekends.

If weight matters most, buy the UNNO Mith Race. If suspension feel matters most, buy the Pivot Shuttle AMP'd. If you ride a mix of terrain and like to tune your bike, buy the Megamo Reason. If you want a full carbon enduro bike for big descents, look at the Velduro Rogue X.

Every bike in this guide is in our DJI Avinox bike collection, with live prices and sizes. To compare Avinox with other motor systems, browse our full electric mountain bike range.

Buying a newer motor system

The M2S launched in 2026, so it does not yet have years of trail use behind it like some older motors. DJI handles motor servicing through its own network. If you want to know how warranty and servicing work in practice, ask us in the shop and we will talk you through it.