How to Make Your Avinox e-Bike Faster: 3 Ways to Remove the Speed Limit
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If you've hit the wall where your DJI Avinox motor suddenly stops pushing, you know the feeling. The bike's still got plenty left in it, but the firmware cuts assist at the factory limit. So the real question isn't whether your Avinox can go faster — it's which method to remove the speed limit actually holds up over time, and which one fits how you ride.
Let's be upfront: this is for private land / off-road use only. Derestricting an e-bike isn't road-legal in Spain or the wider EU, and we'll never pretend otherwise. If you ride closed tracks, private property, or your own land, here's how it works — and a quick way to pick the right approach for you.
Why the Avinox feels capped in the first place
Every Avinox-powered bike — whether it's the M1, M2, M2S, or the Amflow PL — ships with a firmware speed limit. The motor reads your wheel speed and stops adding assist once you cross the threshold. The hardware doesn't change; the software just stops helping. (We won't quote exact torque or speed figures here — those vary by model and firmware, so always check DJI's official specs for your setup.)
That's the key insight: lifting the cap really means convincing the system the wheel is spinning slower than it actually is. Three methods do that, and they differ a lot in how permanent and how reliable they are.
The 3 ways to remove the Avinox speed limit, compared
Here's the short version before we dig into each one:
| Method | Survives firmware updates? | Reversible? | Effort & risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel-sender chip | Yes (hardware) | Yes, unplug it | One simple install, low risk |
| App / software tuning | Not reliably — can be patched | Usually, but may reset itself | No tools, but fragile |
| Magnet / sensor trick | Yes, but inconsistent | Yes, reposition the magnet | Fiddly, prone to errors |
1. A wheel-sender tuning chip (the reliable one)
This is the method we trust most. A small Avinox wheel-sender chip sits inline with the speed signal and halves the reported speed, so the motor keeps assisting well past the stock cut-off. Because it's hardware, a firmware update won't wipe it, and you can pull it out in seconds to put the bike back to stock.
- Pros: survives firmware updates, fully reversible, no account or software risk
- Cons: requires a simple install, and your displayed speed reads roughly half-true while it's fitted
If you want a head-to-head on this versus the software route, we break it down in Avinox chip vs app tuning. And when you're ready to fit one, the wheel-sender install guide walks through it step by step. Our delimiter chip fits M1, M2, M2S and Amflow PL.
2. App or software tuning
Some riders try to unlock more speed through app-based tweaks. It can work, but it's the most fragile route — DJI can patch it with the next firmware push, and you're relying on software that may reset without warning. It's fine for experimenting, less good if you want it to just stay done.
3. Magnet or sensor tricks
The old-school DIY move: relocating the speed magnet so the sensor counts fewer rotations. It's cheap, but it's fiddly, inconsistent, and can throw odd readings or error states. Most people who start here end up switching to a proper chip anyway.
Which one should you pick?
Rather than a generic "it depends," here's how it usually shakes out:
- You want set-and-forget reliability: go with the wheel-sender chip. It rides out firmware updates and comes off cleanly when you sell.
- You like tinkering and don't mind re-doing it: app tuning is worth a look, as long as you accept it can reset.
- You're on a tight budget and curious: a magnet trick costs almost nothing, but expect inconsistency — treat it as a stopgap.
For the full step-by-step walkthrough of the whole process, read our main guide on how to delimit a DJI Avinox e-bike. And before you ride anywhere but private land, it's worth reading where you stand on the legality of delimiting an e-bike.
FAQ
Does removing the Avinox speed limit damage the motor?
A wheel-sender chip doesn't overload anything — it changes the speed signal, not the power output. That said, riding faster means more wear on tyres, brakes, and drivetrain, so keep an eye on those. For motor-specific limits, check DJI's official specs.
Is it reversible?
Yes. With a chip you unplug it and the bike is back to stock behaviour, which is handy for servicing or resale. App-based changes are usually reversible too, but they can also reset on their own.
Will a firmware update undo it?
A hardware chip keeps working through updates because it sits on the signal line, not in the software. App and software tweaks are the ones most likely to get patched, which is the main reason riders move to a chip.
Is a derestricted Avinox legal to ride on the road?
No. We won't claim it's road-legal. A derestricted e-bike is for private land / off-road use only, and you're responsible for where and how you ride it.