Alongside the new PX Carbon Pro, AMFLOW also introduced the new PR Carbon Pro, clearly targeting riders who want to find an ideal compromise between trail performance and everyday usability, all at a more accessible entry price. For € 5,899, you’ll get a full carbon frame, 160/150 mm of travel and the new Avinox M2S motor system, which delivers up to 1,500 W peak power and 150 Nm of torque in short bursts via Boost mode.
Where the PX Carbon Pro doubles down on performance and integration with its permanently integrated 700 Wh battery, the PR Carbon Pro takes a different path. The removable 800 Wh battery shifts the focus towards everyday usability and flexibility, broadening the bike’s appeal well beyond committed trail riders to encompass commuters and occasional riders alike.
At 24.2 kg it is not the lightest in the model range, but what the PR Carbon Pro lacks in featherweight credentials it more than compensates for with an entry price that opens the Avinox ecosystem to a far wider audience. The real question is how both the PR Carbon Pro and the even more affordable PR Carbon translate that promise into actual trail performance.
Who is AMFLOW – and what’s DJI’s role? AMFLOW and Avinox are now positioned as independent brands, but both were launched with strong technological backing from their parent company, DJI. While AMFLOW aims to establish itself as a standalone bike brand, Avinox operates as an independent supplier of drive systems. That said, both clearly continue to benefit from DJI’s technological foundation and development expertise – particularly in areas such as battery management, sensor technology, software, and motor systems.
The new AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro in detail
Visually, the new AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro appears slightly bulkier than the sleeker models in the model range. The downtube in particular is reminiscent of classic full-power eMTBs with Bosch batteries. There’s a good reason for that: it houses a removable 800 Wh battery. Despite the more substantial downtube, the overall proportions remain well balanced.
Frame protection is well thought through. The chainstay protector is generously sized, a robust chain guide comes fitted as standard, and a small fender between the main frame and rear triangle does a reliable job of keeping stones out of the gap.
Practical touches are also appreciated elsewhere. Tool mounts on the top tube and attachment points on the down tube make it straightforward to carry trail essentials or fit a bottle cage. Cable routing is the one area that falls short. All lines enter the frame neatly through dedicated ports, but on the trail they rattle against the front light. After around 2,000 km on the test bike, faint abrasion marks had appeared on the frame at the points of contact. The supplied protection film comes partially pre-applied, though the positioning is not ideal. It is worth taking a few minutes to reposition it before heading out for the first time.
What is the new Avinox M2S motor of the AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro capable of?
The motor system of the AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro is well integrated into the bike’s overall concept. Integration and packaging are at a high level, resulting in a clean bottom bracket area. The Avinox M2S motor weighs 2.63 kg, and for the first time Avinox offer a removable 800 Wh battery. It unlocks with a key and can be pulled out of the downtube. In everyday use this is practical, although in our test the battery sat quite tightly and required some force to remove. Charging is possible either directly on the battery or via the charge port above the motor. This is protected by a spring-loaded magnetic cover which doesn’t feel particularly premium but worked reliably in testing. With the 12 A charger and 508 W charging power, the battery should charge from 0 to 80% in 1 hour 36 minutes.
On paper, the Avinox M2S delivers up to 1,500 W peak power and 150 Nm torque in boost mode for up to 60 seconds. In all other modes, it provides a continuous 1,300 W and 130 Nm. What matters more than the raw numbers is how that power is delivered on the trail. Especially on technical climbs, finely controllable assistance is often more valuable than brute force.
The system is controlled via familiar wireless remotes on the handlebars and a neatly integrated 2-inch OLED touchscreen display in the top tube, still one of the best solutions on the market. The Avinox Ride app offers extensive adjustment options and underlines the bike’s high-tech ambitions.
The standard headlight is extremely useful in everyday use. It’s fully integrated into the motor system, powered by the main battery and controlled via the display or remote. You can switch it on and off and toggle between high and low beam. A rear light is also included.
Key technical information about the new Avinox M2S motor system:
- max power: 1,500 W
- max torque: 150 Nm
- battery: 800 Wh (4.0 kg / 200 Wh/kg)
- drive unit weight: 2.63 kg
The spec of the new AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro
AMFLOW opted for a sensible and well-matched spec. The suspension consists of a FOX 36 Performance fork with GRIP damper and 160 mm travel, and a FOX Float X Performance shock at the rear. While the Performance series offers fewer adjustment options than its top-tier Factory counterpart, it’s easy to set up and performs well on the trail.
Shifting is taken care of by a SRAM S1000 Transmission drivetrain, which draws its power directly from the bike’s main battery via a cable. This eliminates the need for a separate battery and enables features such as Smooth Shift and temporary motor power reduction while shifting. The large chainring improves load distribution and reduces stress on smaller cassette cogs. It also results in a straighter chainline in most riding situations, improving wear and efficiency.
Braking duties fall to the MAGURA Gustav Pro, running four-piston calipers and 203 mm rotors at both ends, with integrated speed sensor cut-outs built into the rotor design. The setup is more than capable in everyday riding, though it stops short of the very best the market has to offer. On demanding trails, a little more outright power would be welcome, and the modulation feel has room to grow.
The dropper post is an in-house unit, offering 205 mm of travel on our test bike and up to 230 mm depending on frame size. Travel can also be trimmed in 5 mm increments by up to 25 mm. In practice, however, it proved to be one of the bike’s weaker points. The collar is notably tall at 49 mm, meaning the post still protrudes considerably from the frame even when fully dropped. Cable clamping at the post rather than the lever makes removal unnecessarily fiddly. During testing, operation was sluggish and inconsistent, and after 2,000 km the black coating was already showing visible wear. It has since stopped functioning altogether. For a bike at this level, that is a disappointing outcome.
The stock dropper post unfortunately didn’t fully convince us during this test …
… and over the course of our long-term test, it lost its coating and ultimately failed.
Shock removal is another area that falls short on the serviceability front. Accessing the bolts with a torque wrench is awkward, making installation more fiddly than it needs to be.
For the cockpit, AMFLOW lean heavily on in-house components, and for the most part they convince. The grips are the one area that would benefit from an upgrade. The bike rolls on AMFLOW XMA30 aluminium wheels in a mullet configuration, shod with Schwalbe radial tyres in gravity casing. A Magic Mary in Ultra Soft compound handles the front, while an Albert in the more durable Soft compound takes care of the rear. The result is a more robust and trail-focused rubber package than the outgoing PL.
Tuning tip: replace the grips with higher-quality ones and apply the supplied frame protection film to critical areas.
AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro
€ 5,899
Specifications
Motor Avinox M2S 150 Nm
Battery Avinox 800 Wh
Display Avinox 2" O-LED
Fork FOX 36 Performance GRIP 160 mm
Rear Shock FOX FLOAT X Performance 150 mm
Seatpost AMFLOW 205 mm
Brakes Magura Gustav Pro 203/203 mm
Drivetrain SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission 1x12
Stem AMFLOW
Handlebar AMFLOW
Wheelset AMFLOW XMA30 29"/27.5"
Tires Schwalbe Magic Mary, Gravity, Ultra Soft/Albert Trail, Gravity, Soft 2.5"/2.5"
Technical Data
Size M L XL XXL
Weight 24.2 kg
Specific Features
Flip Chips
integrated front light
The geometry of the AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro
The PR Carbon Pro is available in four sizes from M to XXL and offers extensive geometry adjustability in line with the PX. It comes configured as a mullet as standard but can equally be set up as a full 29er.
The head angle sits at 64.5° as standard, but that is just the starting point. Additional headset inserts unlock five distinct head angle settings, further chips provide four different chainstay length options, and a flip chip in the rocker link allows bottom bracket height to be dialled in to taste. The level of adjustability on offer is genuinely impressive.
One of the frame’s standout qualities is its consistently short seat tubes across all four sizes, freeing up generous room for movement on descents and accommodating long-travel dropper posts throughout the range. It is a thoughtful touch, albeit one that the stock AMFLOW seatpost partially undermines with its rather tall stack height. At 475 mm in size L, the reach sits right in the middle — neither especially long nor particularly short—while the roughly 25 mm size increments feel well judged across the range.
| Size | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tube | 596.5 mm | 623.5 mm | 652.9 mm | 684.6 mm |
| Seat tube | 405 mm | 425.4 mm | 445 mm | 464 mm |
| Head tube | 111.4 mm | 123.6 mm | 136.9 mm | 151.3 mm |
| Head tube | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° |
| Seat angle | 77° | 776.9° | 76.7° | 76.6° |
| Chainstay | 440/452 mm | 440/452 mm | 440/452 mm | 440/452 mm |
| BB Drop | 10.4/24.5 mm | 10.4/24.5 mm | 10.4/24.5 mm | 10.4/24.5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,227.9 mm | 1,256.2 mm | 1,287 mm | 1,320.1 mm |
| Reach | 452 mm | 475 mm | 500 mm | 527 mm |
| Stack | 626 mm | 637 mm | 649 mm | 662 mm |
The other spec variants of the AMFLOW PR
The new AMFLOW PR is available in two variants: PR Carbon and PR Carbon Pro, the top model of our test bike. Two colour options in different shades of grey are also available.
The more affordable PR Carbon uses the slightly less powerful Avinox M2 motor, which delivers up to 125 Nm torque and 1,100 W peak power. Suspension comes in the form of a more accessible FOX setup pairing an AWL fork with a FOX Float shock. Shifting is handled by an electronic SRAM S1000 drivetrain, running alongside AMFLOW aluminium wheels and Tektro TKD173 brakes. At €4,499, the PR Carbon represents the most accessible route into the AMFLOW ecosystem.
The new AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro on the trail.
We tested both the AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro and PR Carbon both on the sandy, rough trails around Tremp in Spain, and on our home trails in the Black Forest. With a rider weight of 82 kg, we settled on a setup of 86 psi in the fork after some fine-tuning. In the shock, we ran 210 psi with 3/10 rebound.
The new AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro’s uphill performance.
On the climbs, the PR Carbon Pro inspires confidence with a comfortable and naturally centred riding position. Power transfer feels efficient from the outset, and the bike inspires confidence equally on long fire road grinds and technical ascents. The ergonomics are not without their compromises, however. The cockpit sits fairly high, in part due to three spacers beneath the stem, though this is easily addressed. More noticeable are the 155 mm cranks and a slightly elevated riding feel that keeps you from feeling truly embedded in the bike.
That said, this position is not without its merits. It keeps meaningful pressure on the front wheel, and front wheel lift on steep technical terrain remains surprisingly well controlled despite the higher front end stance. The suspension is on the plusher side and absorbs bumps on fire roads with great confidence, ensuring plenty of comfort on longer rides. At the same time, the suspension generates excellent traction on technical climbs, performing noticeably better than the more affordable PR Carbon.
AMFLOWs PR truly shines on technical climbs. Despite its 24.2 kg weight, it feels surprisingly nimble and almost gives the sensation of flying uphill rather than climbing. The motor is incredibly powerful, quiet and easy to modulate. That’s what makes it so effective: the power is delivered smoothly and precisely rather than abruptly.
The high power output changes the way you ride uphill. Many technical sections that would once have demanded total focus on balance and traction can now be ridden with significantly more speed and confidence. In certain situations, maximum grip becomes almost irrelevant because the motor generates enough forward drive to carry the bike through difficult passages on momentum alone. Obstacles are dispatched with ease, ledges glide beneath the wheels, and averaging around 20 km/h on the climbs feels less like a feat and more like a new normal. Whether this level of power is strictly necessary is open to debate, but in practice it works with a conviction that is hard to argue with.
Noise levels are equally impressive for a motor in this power class. Under load the drive unit remains smooth and unobtrusive, never edging into harsh or high-pitched territory.
The new AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro’s downhill performance
On descents, the AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro is easy and intuitive to ride. It responds quickly to steering input, is easy to lift over obstacles and feels lively in direction changes. In tighter, flowy sections, it really comes into its own, feeling playful, forgiving and predictable. The plush suspension is a positive surprise. It uses its travel well, inspires confidence on technical trails and absorbs bumps neatly, making it easy to control the bike in rough terrain. As speed and difficulty increase, the rear end lacks clear mid-stroke support, which makes it feel less defined. Towards the end of the travel, progression ramps up quickly, preventing harsh bottom-outs.
For very aggressive and experienced riders, the FOX Performance offers limited adjustment options, but for most riders it’s more than sufficient and performs very well overall.
On the descents, the PR Carbon Pro settles comfortably in the middle ground. It is not a standout performer in technical terrain, but it is a well-rounded and approachable eMTB that simply gets on with the job across a wide range of situations. Ridden actively, it stays composed and easy to place. The component spec is sensible rather than spectacular, but it suits the bike’s character and delivers reliable performance where it counts. The integrated front light stands out as a genuine highlight, adding a level of everyday practicality that is easy to appreciate on longer rides.
The one note of frustration is the noise. Cable routing that rattles against the front light is an irritant that chips away at what is otherwise a strong overall impression.
Who is the new AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro for?
The AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro is aimed at riders who are after a powerful Avinox motor system in a practical, well-integrated and attractively priced package. It is not a no-compromise performance bike built for extreme descents, but a versatile eMTB that excels in everyday usability, intuitive handling and strong uphill performance.
Who this eBike suits
The smart tour rider
If you’re after a versatile eMTB for long rides, fire roads, technical climbs and relaxed trail days, this is a very cohesive package. The removable battery and integrated light make it attractive beyond pure trail use.
The motor-focused realist
If you primarily want a powerful motor system but don’t need a bike built purely for aggressive descending, this is spot on. The PR Carbon Pro combines huge motor power with good control in a more practical and attractively priced package than many more extreme bikes.
Who this bike is less suited to
The downhill maximalist
If your focus is maximum reserves, support for rough terrain and high-speed descending, you’re asking more from this bike than it’s designed to deliver. It handles trails, tours and everyday riding very well, but lacks the uncompromising edge aggressive riders may want.
The pure shuttle rider
If you mainly ride uphill just to reach the start of a descent and treat the bike as a lift replacement, the PR isn’t the sharpest tool. Its character is too balanced and not solely focused on downhill performance.
Conclusions about the new AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro
The AMFLOW PR Carbon Pro makes a compelling case as a well-balanced all-rounder, pairing an exceptionally powerful motor with strong everyday usability and a price that is hard to argue with. The Avinox M2S propels it uphill with effortless authority, while agile and forgiving handling keeps descents well within reach. A few shortcomings, rattling cables, a mediocre dropper post and limited serviceability, take the edge off an otherwise strong package without undermining it. What AMFLOW have delivered is a versatile and accessible eMTB that makes the step into the Avinox world a genuinely attractive one for a wide range of riders.
Tops
- high everyday usability
- strong uphill performance with lots of fun
- agile and forgiving handling
- good value for money
Flops
- slightly vague mid-stroke support at the rear
- loud cable rattle
- weak dropper performance
For more info, visit AMFLOW.com
Words: Benedikt Schmidt Photos: Lars Engmann
About the Author
Benedikt Schmidt
Benedikt is an expert in the eMTB segment at 41 Publishing, leading our large-scale comparison tests. After starting his career with a focus on urban mobility, he now oversees the planning and execution of the world’s most extensive test series for E-MOUNTAINBIKE magazine. His focus is on profound technical deep-dives, precisely analysing drive systems, geometries, and component innovations. As a responsible project leader, he provides well-founded, data-driven buyer’s advice for the premium market.
