DJI’s Amflow e-bikes are available to order in the US, but they don’t come cheap

DJI’s Amflow electric mountain bikes , one full year after they made their way to European customers. These bikes include the company’s proprietary and impressive Avinox drive system, which is built around a 1000W motor capable of producing 120Nm of max torque.

This system is also light and compact, allowing for efficiently-designed bikes like the Amflow line. The Amflow PL e-bike weighs just over 40 pounds and includes a four-bar linkage structure, a rear shock co-tuned with FOX and an SRAM rear derailleur. The specs fluctuate depending on if you choose the standard model or the Pro.

The Avinox system uses GaN 3x fast-charging tech, so the batteries on these bikes can go from empty to 75 percent in around 90 minutes. The system also integrates with a full-color touchscreen for control over the assist modes and to display pertinent information. Like most modern e-bikes, this system can connect to a smartphone for even more data.

These bikes have the usual assortment of riding assist modes, but the Auto mode uses “multi-sensor fusion” to continuously adjust the assistance level based on real-world riding resistance. The powerful motor of the Amflow PL is great for standard riding, but excels in off-road areas.

Now onto the bad news, and boy is it bad. The cheapest configuration of the Amflow PL is $7,500 and prices shoot up to $10,200 for the Pro model. Luckily, curious consumers can in many locations. DJI has been licensing the Avinox drive system to other e-bike manufacturers, so maybe we’ll get more budget-friendly offerings in the future. As of this writing, 16 international brands have announced built around the system.

Don’t worry. This foray into e-bikes shouldn’t cut into DJI’s drone-making operation. It recently released the Mavic 4 Pro, .