Sales of electric bikes from drone maker DJI start in the US

DJI has officially launched sales of the PL Carbon and PL Carbon Pro electric bikes in the US through its subsidiary Amflow. The two new models are dual-suspension MTBs with a tech-fuelled design.

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Both bikes are based on DJI's proprietary drive system called Avinox. It's a centre-drive platform that seems intent on squeezing out giants like Bosch, Shimano and Brose. The claimed figures bear this out: 105Nm of torque and up to 850W of peak power in a compact 2.5kg unit. And all this in a bike that weighs just 19.2kg (42.3lbs) in its lightest configuration.

The Avinox system is accompanied by a 2-inch OLED touchscreen display that shows speed and trip data. DJI has also added Bluetooth connectivity that allows you to adjust various settings via a proprietary app.

The 800Wh battery is coupled with a 500W fast charger that can charge the battery from 0 to 75 per cent in just 90 minutes. For the eMTB segment, this is a very good figure.

As you can guess from the name, the Amflow PL Carbon and PL Carbon Pro models have a carbon frame. Fox front suspension travel is 160mm and rear suspension travel is 150mm, making them suitable for all-season use on mountain trails or enduro style. Wheels are 29 inches at the front and 27.5 inches at the rear.

The PL Carbon starts at $7,499 and you'll have to shell out over $10,000 for the top-of-the-line PL Carbon Pro. Expensive. But it seems that with these electric bikes, DJI is promoting the Avinox system as a standalone product that other OEMs can use in the future.

Source: electrek