The DJI Avinox M2 series is here. Here's what it means for the Rogue and Phantom.
When DJI entered the eMTB motor space, the cycling world wasn't sure what to make of it. A technology company doing bike motors seemed like an unlikely move. The scepticism didn't last long. The Avinox earned its reputation through independent testing and real-world riding, and the M2 series builds on that foundation with more torque, better efficiency, and power delivery that's been reworked from the ground up. This isn't an incremental update.
From today, all new Velduro Rogue and Phantom stock will be running the new DJI Avinox M2 series drive systems. The Rogue moves to the M2S, the flagship unit built for aggressive trail and enduro riding. The Phantom moves to the M2, tuned for e-gravel and everyday use. Both are genuine steps forward from the M1, and both are available now.
What's new across both motors
Both the M2 and M2S bring improvements that every rider will feel regardless of which bike they're on. Unassisted pedalling resistance is down 41%, so both bikes roll properly when you don't need the motor. Noise is capped at 45dBA on both, which sorts out the internal gear rattle some M1 riders noticed on rough terrain. IP66 waterproofing comes standard with improved connector protection and better cable torsion resistance. Both run the same 10-sensor intelligent control system, reading cadence, torque, speed, gear position, and bike attitude to deliver power across Auto, Eco, Trail, and Turbo modes.
Both bikes also run the Avinox DP100: a 2-inch OLED touchscreen with turn-by-turn navigation, smart heart rate assist that adjusts power to keep you in your target zone, DJI camera integration and 65W USB-C charging output.
The M2S and the Rogue
Watch this before you read on. Our ambassador Jamie Garrod, Geoff Carter from Southstar Trails, and Red Bull athlete Brook Macdonald took the M2S out in Rotorua for a proper back-to-back test against the M1. It tells you everything you need to know about what this motor does on real trails.
The M2S is the high-performance unit in the range. 1300W output, 130Nm standard torque, and 150Nm peak in Boost mode. That's a 45% jump in power density over the M1, in nearly the same size package. Maximum efficiency is up to 84.5%.
The biggest real-world improvement is traction on technical climbs. The M1 could wheelspin on steep standing starts. The M2S builds power gradually from the first pedal stroke, so the back wheel finds grip and holds it. On a techy climb, that's the difference between making it and not.
All three riders in the video have been on the Rogue for over six months. They know the platform. Geoff tested both motors back to back on the same climb. On the M1, he'd wheelspin off the mark and lose momentum. On the M2S, the power built gradually, traction held, and he rode further than he'd managed before the terrain even got difficult.
Brook rides at a level that finds the limits of most bikes. What he noticed with the M2S was that the whole ride changed, not just the descents. "I've honestly started to think climbing is almost as fun as descending," he said. "And I haven't really thought that before."
Jamie put it a different way. "You look at a climb, and you think maybe. On this bike, you give it a go, and you surprise yourself. I surprise myself all the time."
The Rogue's mid-pivot i-Track suspension is part of the story, too. At the speeds the M2S lets you ride uphill, the suspension is absorbing water bars, roots, and steps the same way it does on a descent. The whole ride becomes the fun part, not just the way down.
The M2 and the Phantom
The Phantom's M2 brings standard output up to 1100W and 110Nm, with 125Nm in Boost mode. Efficiency is 83%, up from 82% on the M1. The 41% reduction in unassisted resistance is arguably the most important improvement for a gravel bike: you want to pedal freely when the terrain allows it, and the M2 lets you do that.
The Phantom runs a 600Wh battery with the M2, giving you the range for longer mixed-terrain days without constantly thinking about what mode you're in.
Arriving at Dealers Soon!
Prices on both bikes stay the same with the M2 series upgrade. New stock is on its way. If you want to get on the list or talk through the right build, get in touch with your nearest dealer.
