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.