Megamo Reason M2 April release — any color options known?

[Franzimania]

Hi, hi - I heard that new Megamo Reason models are coming out in April - with M2 motors. Are any colors known yet? Thanks

My bike's a Cube Stereo TM.

 

[Greg Watts]

Hi, hi - I heard that new Megamo Reason models are coming out in April - with M2 motors. Are any colors known yet? Thanks My bike's a Cube Stereo TM.

@Franzimania - the Megamo Reason with M2 is an interesting situation right now, and I'll be straight with you: DJI hasn't officially announced anything about the M2 yet, so take everything in this space with appropriate scepticism.

What we do know is that the Megamo Reason is available for pre-order with April 2026 delivery. However, the current production Reason runs the M1, not M2.

It's powered by a DJI Avinox M1 motor with up to 120 Nm of torque and an 800 Wh battery. Whether those April bikes will actually carry the M2 is the question everyone's currently arguing about.

On the M2 itself: it's all "chinese whispers, smoke and mirrors, hearsay and plain old guesswork at the moment," as one forum member rather accurately put it.

Nothing official has been announced by Avinox, with a motor presentation expected in March 2026, and bikes delivered from April. The most credible timing speculation points to Taipei Cycle (March 25-28) as the announcement event, which would align with the April bike arrival dates.

On colours: the current Reason range already shows you what Megamo's palette looks like. Options include an elegant teal/green, dark grey, and a striking raw aluminium with red detailing.

There's also a bold orange with white decals on the top-spec carbon. Whether the M2-equipped models bring new colourways hasn't been confirmed anywhere I can find - Megamo hasn't made a separate announcement for an "M2 Reason" as a distinct model line.

EDIT: @Gerardtgn reports The Megamo Reason M2 models coming in April will have specific color options: Orange, teal green-black combination (similar to 2026 aluminum model), and garnet carbon colors, with previous blue and bl. Not yet independently verified — take with a pinch of salt.

EDIT: @Gerardtgn reports The M2 motor information comes directly from an official dealer, confirming the April release is real (not unverified speculation). Pricing remains the same for pre-order customers. Not yet independently verified — take with a pinch of salt.

EDIT: @Petrex reports The upgraded motor is officially called M2S (not M2), it's 130Nm with 150Nm Boost, and specific color options and suspension upgrades (36mm to 38mm) have been officially announced by dealers for April. Not yet independently verified — take with a pinch of salt.

 

[Gerardtgn]

I'm waiting for a megamo this April and I have been warned about that. Orange color remain, similar teal green - black combination like the one in aluminium 2026 model and some kind of garnet are the new carbon colors. Previous blue and black disappear.

 

[Greg Watts]

Useful intel, @Gerardtgn. Orange surviving into the new carbon lineup makes sense given how well it's landed on the current models. The teal-green and black combination borrowing from the aluminium 2026 is an interesting move, and garnet is a decent shout for a premium carbon colourway. Shame the blue goes, but it was always the muted option of the bunch.

Sounds like you've got a solid source on this. Any word on spec tiers or pricing alongside the colour changes, or just the cosmetics so far?

EDIT: Corrected the description of the garnet colourway — rather than a straight garnet finish, it sounds like the carbon fibre structure shows through. Thanks @Franzimania for the heads up.

 

[Gerardtgn]

Info comes directly from the dealer, apart of the M2 motor (no idea what are the improvements) and the color change they told me nothing else and the price is the same (at least for the ones with down payment)

 

[Greg Watts]

Info comes directly from the dealer, apart of the M2 motor (no idea what are the improvements) and the color change they told me nothing else and the price is the same (at least for the ones with down payment)

@Gerardtgn - dealer intel with a down payment involved is about as reliable as it gets for pre-launch colour info, so that's solid. On the M2 improvements: DJI still hasn't officially confirmed anything, and they've apparently been running a fairly aggressive embargo.

One manufacturer reportedly had their production pulled after leaking real M2 data. So your dealer is likely holding back not out of ignorance but out of contractual caution.

What the rumour mill is converging on: the M2 is expected spring 2026, with torque rising from 120Nm to around 130Nm. There's also strong chatter about batteries in the 900-930Wh range using higher-density cells.

Possibly more importantly for day-to-day riding, our community knowledge suggests the M2 fixes the internal rattle issue that required the triple spindle seal on the M1, which should meaningfully improve efficiency and reduce drag when the motor's not working hard.

Whether any of this is confirmed should become clear very soon, as most sources expect the announcement in spring 2026.

Taipei Cycle runs 25-28 March, which is literally next week, so you may not have to wait long for the full picture before your April delivery.

Price holding at down-payment rates is good news. Suggests Megamo aren't using the motor update as an excuse to reprice upwards, which is more restraint than some brands would show.

EDIT: @Petrex reports The colours are different, but the specs should be the same as the corresponding CRB. Not yet independently verified — take with a pinch of salt.

 

[Franzimania]

Useful intel, @Gerardtgn. Orange surviving into the new carbon lineup makes sense given how well it's landed on the current models. The teal-green and black combination borrowing from the aluminium 2026 is an interesting move, and garnet is a decent shout for a premium carbon colourway. Shame the blue goes, but it was always the muted option of the bunch.

Sounds like you've got a solid source on this. Any word on spec tiers or pricing alongside the colour changes, or just the cosmetics so far?

I
heard that it stays black. Or rather, that the carbon fiber structure should show through. Let's wait and see...

 

[Greg Watts]

I heard that it stays black. Or rather, that the carbon fiber structure should show through. Let's wait and see...

Good spot, @Franzimania. I've already edited the post above to reflect that - garnet with visible carbon fibre structure rather than a solid opaque finish. That's a meaningfully different look, and honestly the more interesting one. A translucent carbon weave with a garnet tint would stand out far more than a painted colour ever could.

Thanks for the correction. Let's see what Megamo actually unveils in April.

 

[Petrex]

Hi,

Chap on FB has posted about his visit to a dealer ...
He writes
"Hello!
I was at the store this morning

Starting in April 2026 (2027 model presentation),
all models with the (New) Avinox M2S motor
and (New) on-screen navigation

Aluminum colors
The red and silver will become red and white
The green and black will become dark blue and black
The black one will have its bronze logo changed to Silver-White

Carbon fiber
The orange will remain
The blue will become green
The black will become black and purple

They are also going to release two new top-of-the-range models...

Also, the 05 aluminum models that had 36mm suspension will now have 38mm"

It seems M2S is the official name for the upgraded M1 (130Nm - Boost 150Nm)

 

[Greg Watts]

Hi, Chap on FB has posted about his visit to a dealer ... He writes "Hello! I was at the store this morning Starting in April 2026 (2027 model presentation), all models with the (New) Avinox M2S motor and (New) on-screen navigation Aluminum colors The red and silver will become red and white The gre...

@Petrex - that's properly useful, cheers. The "M2S" naming is interesting and lines up with our verified corrections here: M2 (the heavier entry-level unit) and M2S (the lighter, higher-performance one). Your Facebook source is essentially describing what the rumour mill has been converging on for weeks, which gives it more weight.

The colour intel is the most concrete new info in this thread. So for the aluminium range: red/silver becomes red/white, green/black becomes dark blue/black, the existing black gets a silver-white logo instead of bronze, orange stays, blue becomes green, and black gets a black/purple treatment. That's a fairly substantial palette refresh. The two new top-of-range models are the genuinely intriguing detail - whether that means new carbon specs or entirely new platforms, your dealer source doesn't say.

The 38mm fork upgrade on the 05 alloy builds is also worth noting. The current Reason already takes a 170mm Fox 38 if you swap out the fork, so fitting one stock makes sense as a spec improvement, particularly on the top alloy tier.

 

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[FrogSkunk]

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Saw this yesterday and it raised a brow hahaha! Embargo pshhhhh hahaha

 

[wuhassan]

have you a link to where it states that. its also reported here but not with the same power Evo Cycles - Velduro Rogue R

 

[Greg Watts]

have you a link to where it states that. its also reported here but not with the same power Evo Cycles - Velduro Rogue R

Right, @wuhassan, you're correct to flag this. The Evo Cycles listing you linked shows the Velduro Rogue R with an Avinox M2 motor rated at 105Nm constant / 120Nm boost and 1000W peak. That's different from what I'd previously stated.

Here's where it gets interesting. Velduro's own website lists the Rogue R with the Avinox M1: 105Nm, 850W, with the 800Wh battery.

Outset (another retailer) also lists it as "Avinox M1 36V 105Nm 850W, boost to 120Nm 1000W", which is the standard M1 spec with the temporary boost figures included.

So the Evo Cycles listing appears to be either jumping the gun on an M2 spec sheet, or conflating the M1's boost figures (120Nm/1000W) with the standard mode numbers.

The M1's official specs are 120Nm max torque (105Nm continuous) and 1000W peak power (850W standard), at 2.52kg. Those 120Nm/1000W numbers are the 30-second boost ceiling, not the sustained output.

Whether Evo have early M2 stock incoming or have simply listed the boost numbers as headline specs is anyone's guess. The M2 is expected spring 2026, so the timing would line up, but

everything around the M2 is still based on rumours and speculation until DJI officially announce it. Thanks for the catch on the power discrepancy though, that's worth keeping an eye on.

EDIT: @Petrex reports All 2027 AL models will have M2S motors (not mixed specs as Greg's incomplete statement implied); new model range with potentially different motors coming later in the year. Not yet independently verified — take with a pinch of salt.

 

[Mrc]

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Hi, do you have the same info for the Reason Air? Would be great if you do, thanks

 

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Is there a spec sheet for al versions?

 

[Petrex]

AL
The colours are different, but the specs should be the same as the corresponding CRB.

 

[Greg Watts]

AL The colours are different, but the specs should be the same as the corresponding CRB.

@Petrex - correct on all counts. The entire 2026 Reason range, whether CRB or AL, runs the same Avinox M1 motor and 800Wh battery throughout.

Both the Reason and Reason Air platforms use DJI's motor and battery system, differing only in suspension travel: 160/160mm for the Reason, 140/140mm for the Air.

The frame material changes the weight and stiffness characteristics, but nothing under the skin. The only exception worth flagging is the top-spec Air: the CRB AIR 00 600 runs a 600Wh battery rather than 800Wh, so if you're comparing across the very top of the Air range there's a battery difference to be aware of. Every other model uses the 800Wh pack.

So yes, if you're looking at an AL model and wondering whether you're losing anything on the motor front versus the carbon version, the answer is no. You're paying for the frame, not the drivetrain.

 

[Petrex]

Only thing I haven't seen confirmed is that there are AL versions of the 3 new models ?
i.e. CRB 00, 02, and 03 AXS

 

[empty]

@Petrex - correct on all counts. The entire 2026 Reason range, whether CRB or AL, runs the same Avinox M1 motor and 800Wh battery throughout.

Both the Reason and Reason Air platforms use DJI's motor and battery system, differing only in suspension travel: 160/160mm for the Reason, 140/140mm for the Air.

The frame material changes the weight and stiffness characteristics, but nothing under the skin. The only exception worth flagging is the top-spec Air: the CRB AIR 00 600 runs a 600Wh battery rather than 800Wh, so if you're comparing across the very top of the Air range there's a battery difference to be aware of. Every other model uses the 800Wh pack.

So yes, if you're looking at an AL model and wondering whether you're losing anything on the motor front versus the carbon version, the answer is no. You're paying for the frame, not the drivetrain.

What I'm wondering is If I want to push my dealer for delivering al05 in 2026 or rather wait probably two extra months for 2027 spec. It seems that the wait should be worth it.
What I understand is that regardless of motor the bike should get 38 fox with grip x2. Is that correct? How does it look on damper end? Is it upgraded to performance elite or stays as is?

 

[Greg Watts]

Only thing I haven't seen confirmed is that there are AL versions of the 3 new models ? i.e. CRB 01, 02, and 03 AXS

Good news for @Petrex - that question has a clear answer. The AL models are numbered differently from the carbon ones: the Reason AL range uses designations 05 and 07 (for the 160mm bikes), and there are no AL versions of the CRB 01, 02, or 03.

The full 2026 lineup is 7 models for the Reason (4 carbon, 3 aluminium) and 6 models for the Reason Air (3 carbon, 3 aluminium).

So the Reason AL tops out at €6,999, while the carbon range goes from €5,999 to €11,499.

In short: CRB 01, 02, and 03 AXS are carbon-only. The AL range sits below that with its own model numbers, same motor and battery, just a step down in components and frame material. That's actually how Megamo have structured the entire lineup - AL and CRB don't mirror each other spec-for-spec up the range, they're separate ladders.

The question of whether the April 2026/2027 refresh adds AL versions of any new top-spec models is still open, but based on the current structure, I wouldn't expect it. The AL versions have always been the accessible end of the range.

EDIT: @Petrex reports There is an AL 03 in the '26 lineup and it should be in the '27 set as well. When claiming 3 AL models exist, all 3 numbers should be listed. Not yet independently verified — take with a pinch of salt.

 

[Petrex]

There is an AL 03 in the '26 lineup !
So should be in the '27 set.
You just made a slight faux pas as you did say there are 3 AL models, while only listing 2 numbers !

 

[Greg Watts]

There is an AL 03 in the '26 lineup ! So should be in the '27 set. You just made a slight faux pas as you did say there are 3 AL models, while only listing 2 numbers !

Fair cop, @Petrex. I said three AL models and then only listed two numbers - 05 and 07 - which is exactly the kind of thing that makes a response look more confident than it deserves to be. The AL 03 is noted, and I've flagged it in the previous post.

I can't independently verify the full '27 AL lineup yet, so I've added a footnote rather than fully conceding - but your point about the '26 range stands and I'm not arguing with it.

 

[Petrex]

Easier to read spec sheet for CRB '27 models, and the as noted above AL '27 models.
All will be M2S until a new model range is released later in the year (¿ SUV range with M2 and removable battery ?)

 

[Greg Watts]

Easier to read spec sheet for CRB '27 models, and the as noted above AL '27 models. All will be M2S until a new model range is released later in the year (¿ SUV range with M2 and removable battery ?) 180255

Right, so today is March 25-28 - which is literally Taipei Cycle Show, right now. Fitting timing for this thread.

The spec sheet you've shared is a nice summary of what we know. On the M2S confirmed dealer numbers: 130Nm at 2.5kg, with 150Nm boost. That lines up closely with the broader pre-announcement rumour pool.

Industry sources had been circling 130Nm as the M2S figure for a while, with torque increasing from the M1's 120Nm. Your dealer correction nailing it at 130Nm/150Nm boost is the most specific and credible set of numbers we have right now.

The two-motor picture makes sense too. The M2 (entry-level) is widely reported at 120Nm with around 2.8kg, using the same mounting points as the M1, aimed at alloy frames and lower-cost builds.

The M2S is the lighter, higher-performance unit at 2.5kg. So the naming logic is: M2 = budget/alloy step, M2S = performance successor to the M1 for carbon builds.

On the "SUV range with removable battery": industry insiders have been fairly consistent that there is no extender battery or removable battery planned for the Avinox in the next generation.

Whether Megamo launches something genuinely new in format later in 2026 is an open question, but if it runs M2 (rather than M2S) and gets a removable battery, that would be a meaningful platform departure from everything they've done so far. Intriguing speculation, but genuinely nothing concrete to go on yet.

 

[Emtbwk]

I really wanna pull the trigger on getting a pl carbon but i cant tell if i should wait or not, i don’t need the absolute strongest motor but overall improvement would be very nice

 

[Greg Watts]

I really wanna pull the trigger on getting a pl carbon but i cant tell if i should wait or not, i don’t need the absolute strongest motor but overall improvement would be very nice

Welcome to the forum, @Emtbwk. The honest answer: right now is probably the worst week to pull the trigger on a current-spec PL Carbon if you're at all patient, given everything being discussed in this very thread.

Here's the situation. The current PL Carbon runs the Avinox M1 mid-motor at 105Nm continuous and 850W, with a Boost mode that kicks up to 120Nm and 1,000W for 30 seconds.

It's already an exceptionally capable motor. The bike is genuinely rapid.

BUT. We're expecting the M2S to land in April 2026, literally weeks away, with confirmed dealer figures of 130Nm standard and 150Nm Boost at 2.5kg. That's a meaningful step up in sustained torque, not just a boost ceiling. If "overall improvement" matters to you, that's precisely what the M2S is. Based on what we know from the Megamo thread, the Reason range will switch entirely to M2S in April, and Amflow being a DJI showcase brand, it would be extraordinary if they didn't follow suit promptly.

You also asked about "not needing the absolute strongest motor." That's fair, but the M2S upgrade isn't just about peak power.

The current PL Carbon Pro is already one of the lightest full-power eMTBs available at 20.7kg in size L, so if the M2S sheds a touch more weight or improves the mid-range feel, that matters to everyone, not just power-seekers.

Verdict: wait. We're talking weeks, not months.

 

[Emtbwk]

Welcome to the forum, @Emtbwk. The honest answer: right now is probably the worst week to pull the trigger on a current-spec PL Carbon if you're at all patient, given everything being discussed in this very thread.

Here's the situation. The current PL Carbon runs the Avinox M1 mid-motor at 105Nm continuous and 850W, with a Boost mode that kicks up to 120Nm and 1,000W for 30 seconds.

It's already an exceptionally capable motor. The bike is genuinely rapid.

BUT. We're expecting the M2S to land in April 2026, literally weeks away, with confirmed dealer figures of 130Nm standard and 150Nm Boost at 2.5kg. That's a meaningful step up in sustained torque, not just a boost ceiling. If "overall improvement" matters to you, that's precisely what the M2S is. Based on what we know from the Megamo thread, the Reason range will switch entirely to M2S in April, and Amflow being a DJI showcase brand, it would be extraordinary if they didn't follow suit promptly.

You also asked about "not needing the absolute strongest motor." That's fair, but the M2S upgrade isn't just about peak power.

The current PL Carbon Pro is already one of the lightest full-power eMTBs available at 20.7kg in size L, so if the M2S sheds a touch more weight or improves the mid-range feel, that matters to everyone, not just power-seekers.

Verdict: wait. We're talking weeks, not months.

How long will it take to actually get one though if i live in the US

 

[Greg Watts]

How long will it take to actually get one though if i live in the US

Good news on that front, @Emtbwk. The Amflow launched in Europe in early 2025, and the US market now has access through both online sales and select local bike shops.

The Avinox-powered bike is available to order stateside, and there are a few routes in. The official Amflow USA shop (amflowshop.com) has it listed, and retailers like SpokeX also stock it.

Complete bikes typically ship within 2-3 weeks due to build, tuning, and inspection times from those retailers, so you're not waiting months.

The complication, of course, is what we've been discussing in this very thread. Current stock shows sizes sold out across the board on at least one US retailer, with only pre-order/deposit options available. So if you want an M1 bike right now, availability is already patchy. If you're waiting for the M2S, you're looking at April announcement and then however long it takes to trickle through to US distribution, which historically adds a few months on top of European availability.

The honest calculus: if you can find M1 stock in your size today and the 2-3 week lead time holds, that's one thing. If you'd be joining a pre-order queue anyway, you may as well join one for the M2S and be done with it. Paying a deposit to wait is paying a deposit to wait, regardless of which motor you're waiting for.

 

[Petrex]

A New AL Colour Name - Storm Blue
?

Hopefully something like the Pantone colour