Unno Mith Review

An exciting exotic in the EMTB field: The Unno Mith brings radical ideas, revolutionary technology, and just as many question marks. Not only does it look cool, but does this lightweight with DJI drive also impress on the trail?

No other motor has ever generated as much hype as the DJI Avinox System. The system impressed us so much at its launch that we awarded it our Editors Choice prize.

Performance, heat resistance, user interface, motor control, build size, and weight are at a level that no other manufacturer can currently deliver. And even a year after its launch, the DJI Avinox Motor is still the hottest thing.

Following the latest update, the system delivers 1000 watts permanently.

In Boost mode, it pumps out power with 120 Nm of torque. Without Boost, you still get 105 Nm of torque. In any case, the drive is brutally strong. The system responds directly and powerfully and can be customized in many aspects via the app.

For those who are more interested, we recommend reading our test of the Avinox System and checking out our latest video on the update.

The sleek downtube is the central element in the design of the Unno Mith. When looking at other e-bikes with Bosch or Specialized motors, one inevitably wonders: How the hell do 800 Wh fit into this downtube?

Unno has cleverly managed to integrate the slim and also lightweight DJI battery. Weighing in at 3758 grams, it’s the lightest 800 Wh battery we’ve ever weighed. DJI has skillfully applied its drone expertise to its eMTB batteries.

However, you have to swallow one pill for the brilliant aesthetics. The battery is permanently installed and can’t be swapped out quickly. But if you don’t constantly draw maximum power, you can easily climb over 2000 meters in altitude with the battery. Our standardized range test clearly shows: The system’s efficiency is on par with that of all other motors.

At first glance at the geometry, it’s clear: The Unno Mith is compactly built. In size S2 (reach 460 mm, chainstay 450 mm), you sit centered to slightly forward on the bike – unusual in this category.

Size S3 comes in very large with a reach of 490 mm. There are no more than three frame sizes. Combined with the slack head angle (63.5°), it results in a long bike that shines especially at high speeds and in berms.

On twisty trails, the bike demands a skilled hand on the handlebars and commitment when shifting body weight. Those who can provide that will have fun with the Unno Mith in any terrain. Those who ride cautiously remain more of a passenger rather than a pilot.

A central theme with the Unno Mith is the suspension setup. The kinematics are extremely progressive in the first third, and then more linear. This means that those who don’t set the sag precisely within the recommended range (30–35%) will either get a bike that pedals like a hardtail or blows through the travel limit.

This requires a delicate touch. If you tune the shock correctly, the Mith reveals its full potential: grippy traction, precise handling, and impressive cornering performance – if you’re willing to tinker.

With the long lower linkage, there’s a rear-end elongation of almost 10 mm. This gives a ride feel similar to a high pivot bike, especially at the beginning of the travel. Open up the throttle, and the rear end won’t disappoint. The downside: Extremely high forces are applied to the bearings on the lower linkage. This means that new bearings are likely needed from time to time.