The Avinox motor is no longer just an Amflow talking point. With the launch of the new Avinox M2S motor and Avinox M2, the system is now appearing in a growing number of electric mountain bikes, and that makes one question much more important for riders and buyers alike: which bikes actually have an Avinox motor? Avinox says its new motors are launching with more than 60 bike brands, but in practical terms riders are still trying to work out which bikes are publicly confirmed, which motor they use, and whether Avinox is still mainly an Amflow story or something much bigger.
That is what this article is here to answer. Rather than focusing on launch-day hype alone, this is a straightforward guide to the bikes we know so far with an Avinox motor, the difference between the Avinox M2 and M2S, and what that means if you are shopping for a new eMTB. It is also worth clearing up one common misconception straight away: no, Avinox is not only in Amflow any more. Public launch coverage and brand pages already show the new motors appearing in bikes from Whyte, Atherton, Pivot, Mondraker, Forbidden, BH, Commencal, Orange and YT.
What is Avinox, and why is it suddenly everywhere?
Avinox is the e-bike drive system platform that first arrived with the M1, and it has now expanded with two new motors: the Avinox M2 and the more powerful Avinox M2S. The M2S is the headline model, with up to 1,500W peak power and 150Nm peak torque in Boost, while the M2 sits just below it with up to 1,100W peak power and 125Nm peak torque. In simple terms, both are high-output full-power systems, but the M2S is the more aggressive version and the one generating most of the headlines.
The reason Avinox is suddenly everywhere is not just about power. Brand messaging around the new bikes keeps returning to the same points: compact packaging, slim frame design, strong integration, fast charging, app control and a cleaner full-power bike layout than many older systems. That is part of why brands are moving quickly. It is also why this article needs to exist, because the number of publicly named bikes is growing much faster than most riders can keep up with. If you have already read our piece on Avinox M2 motor rumours, this is the next stage of that story becoming very real very quickly.
Which bikes have an Avinox M2S motor?
At the headline end of the market, the Avinox M2S is appearing in a fast-growing list of premium and performance-led eMTBs. Amflow itself now uses the M2S in the PX Carbon, PX Carbon Pro and PR Carbon Pro, while the PR Carbon uses the M2 instead. Whyte’s Karve EVO range uses the M2S, as does Atherton’s new S.170E. YT’s Decoy X Launch Edition also joins the list, while Orange, Forbidden and other brands are now publicly tied to the same ecosystem.
| Brand | Model | Motor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amflow | PX Carbon | Avinox M2S | £6,499 |
| Amflow | PX Carbon Pro | Avinox M2S | £8,999 |
| Amflow | PR Carbon Pro | Avinox M2S | £5,399 |
| Whyte | Karve EVO RS | Avinox M2S | £5,650 |
| Whyte | Karve EVO RSX | Avinox M2S | £7,299 |
| Atherton | S.170E Build 1 | Avinox M2S | £8,999 |
| Atherton | S.170E Build 2 | Avinox M2S | £7,999 |
| Atherton | S.170E Build 3 | Avinox M2S | £6,999 |
| Pivot | Shuttle AMPD | Avinox M2S | from $9,499 |
| Mondraker | Zendit range | Avinox M2S | from £7,399 |
| YT | Decoy X Launch Edition | Avinox M2S | £8,499 |
| Orange | Phase Avinox RS | Avinox M2S | £8,250 |
| Orange | Phase Avinox Factory | Avinox M2S | £8,750 |
| Forbidden | Druid-E Tier 1 | Avinox M2S | TBC |
| Forbidden | Druid-E Tier 2 | Avinox M2S | TBC |
| BH | iLYNX+ DL range | Avinox M2S | from £4,899.90 |
| RAYMON | Tarok Ultimate | Avinox M2S | €9,999 |
| RAYMON | Tarok Ultra | Avinox M2S | €7,499 |
| RAYMON | Tarok Pro | Avinox M2S | €5,999 |
The key thing to note here is that this is not a cheap eMTB list. So far, the bikes publicly confirmed with the Avinox M2S are heavily weighted towards high-spec, performance-led models aimed at serious trail, enduro and gravity riders. That fits with the way brands are pitching the system, but it also means Avinox is, for now at least, much more a premium eMTB story than a mass-market one. That wider question of whether the industry actually needs this much output is something we explored separately in our opinion piece on whether eMTBs really need 150Nm.
Which bikes have an Avinox M2 motor?
The list of publicly confirmed Avinox M2 bikes is shorter for now, but it is still important because it shows how brands may use the platform across different price points and build levels. The clearest example is the Amflow PR Carbon, which uses the M2 rather than the M2S. Forbidden’s Druid-E range is another good example, with Tier 3 and Tier 4 bikes using the M2 while the higher-spec Tier 1 and Tier 2 use the M2S.
| Brand | Model | Motor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amflow | PR Carbon | Avinox M2 | £3,999 |
| Forbidden | Druid-E Tier 3 | Avinox M2 | TBC |
| Forbidden | Druid-E Tier 4 | Avinox M2 | TBC |
That split matters because it suggests the M2 could become more important than it first appears. The M2S may be grabbing the headlines, but the M2 gives brands a way to bring the Avinox system into more accessible builds while still keeping the same broader platform and feature set. The clearest example is the Amflow PR Carbon, which puts an Avinox-equipped carbon eMTB on the market for £3,999. That is an eye-catching number in itself, and it could have wider implications for the market. Amflow currently sits as the cheapest brand in both of these tables, which is exactly what you might expect from the brand closest to the motor. But it also raises a bigger question: should rival manufacturers now be worried about where this goes next? If Avinox can deliver this kind of output and packaging at those prices, the next phase of the story may not just be a power race, but a pricing race too.
Is Avinox only in Amflow?
No. Amflow was the brand most riders first associated with Avinox, but that is no longer the full picture. Avinox’s launch messaging makes it clear the platform is spreading much further, and public launch coverage already shows bikes from Whyte, Atherton, Mondraker, Pivot, Forbidden, Orange, YT and others using the new motors. So while Amflow helped establish the system, Avinox is now becoming a much broader motor ecosystem.
That is part of what makes this such an interesting moment for the market. Riders who first saw Avinox as an Amflow-only proposition are now having to think about it in the same way they think about Bosch, Shimano, Brose or Yamaha: as a wider drive system that multiple brands can shape around very different bikes.
What is the difference between Avinox M2 and M2S?
The simplest way to think about it is that the Avinox M2S is the more powerful, more attention-grabbing version, while the M2 sits just below it. The M2S reaches up to 1,500W peak power and 150Nm peak torque, while the M2 reaches up to 1,100W peak power and 125Nm peak torque.
In reality, though, the more useful distinction for buyers may be how each motor is used by brands in different bikes, because not every rider needs the most aggressive version of the system. For some brands, the M2S will be the obvious fit for long-travel, gravity-led eMTBs such as the Mondraker Zendit, while the M2 may end up being the more important motor if it allows brands to push Avinox into lower-priced builds and more mainstream ranges.
Are Avinox bikes only high-end eMTBs?
Right now, mostly yes. The first wave of Avinox bikes is heavily weighted towards premium and performance-led eMTBs, particularly long-travel and aggressive trail bikes. There are signs of broader pricing inside some ranges, especially at Amflow, but Avinox is not yet a budget eMTB story. At the moment it is much more about high-performance bikes and brands trying to make a statement.
Even so, there is already enough movement in the market to suggest this may not stay a top-end-only story forever. The presence of the PR Carbon at £3,999 is significant, because it hints at how quickly price expectations could shift if more brands start trying to match that level of motor, frame and headline value.
Will more Avinox bikes be announced soon?
Almost certainly. The public bike list already feels much bigger than it did even a few weeks ago, and that suggests this is best treated as a live explainer rather than a finished catalogue. That is also why this page matters: right now, there is still a gap between the scale of the Avinox rollout and how clearly the market understands which bikes are actually using it.
As more brands reveal complete ranges, this page should become a useful reference point for riders trying to make sense of the system and where it is appearing next.
Are there any legal or access concerns around Avinox-powered bikes?
That is a separate question from simply asking which bikes use the motor, but it is one that naturally follows once output figures start getting bigger. The legal position around e-bikes in the UK is not defined by a headline peak-power number alone, and if you want to understand that side of the conversation it is worth reading our guides on what counts as a UK legal e-bike and where you can ride an eMTB in the UK.
For now, though, the main point of this page is simpler: Avinox is no longer just an Amflow motor, the M2S is already appearing in a broad spread of aggressive and premium eMTBs, and the M2 looks likely to become more important as brands widen their ranges. If you are shopping for a new eMTB, the useful question is no longer whether Avinox exists beyond Amflow. It clearly does. The better question is which brands are using it well, and which bikes make sense for the kind of riding you actually do.