Forbidden Druid E 2026: Avinox M2 and M2S in an eMTB with thoughtfully scaled sizing
Forbidden updates the Druid E for 2026 with Avinox M2 and M2S motors, 600 or 800 Wh batteries and four builds. It is one of the most interesting Avinox eMTBs because it offers more than a powerful motor: it also boasts proportional sizing and geometry designed to keep a heavy bike under control.
| Version | Motor | Battery | Approx. European price |
| Tier 1 | Avinox M2S | 600/800 Wh | From 12,599 euros |
| Tier 2 | Avinox M2S | 600/800 Wh | From 10,199 euros |
| Tier 3 | Avinox M2 | 600/800 Wh | From 8,699 euros |
| Tier 4 | Avinox M2 | 600/800 Wh | From 7,499 euros |
Motors: M2S at the top, M2 on more affordable versions
The Tier 1 and Tier 2 versions use Avinox M2S, with 1,300 W, 130 Nm and up to 150 Nm in boost. Tier 3 and Tier 4 use Avinox M2, with 1,100 W, 110 Nm and up to 125 Nm in boost.
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The obvious question is whether everyone needs M2S. For many riders, the M2 could be more than enough if power delivery is smooth, traction is good and the bike's price stays sensible.
Batteries and weights
Forbidden offers a choice of 600 Wh or 800 Wh depending on the build. Published weights range from approximately 22.0 to 23.4 kg depending on the version and battery. It is not a lightweight eMTB, but neither is that excessive for a full-power Avinox bike.
The 600/800 Wh choice makes sense: 600 Wh for riders who prioritise handling and shorter rides; 800 Wh for those who want climbing capacity, range and less battery anxiety.
Travel and intended use
The Druid E retains 150 mm of rear travel and 160 mm at the front. It is not an extreme 180 mm enduro bike, but a powerful trail/all-mountain eMTB for technical climbing and confident descending.
Forbidden puts considerable emphasis on low pedal kickback, the idler and climbing traction control. This matters because powerful motors need more than drive: if suspension and drivetrain do not work well together, you lose grip or break your rhythm.
Proportional sizing: the most interesting feature
The brand says the Druid E uses OneRide proportional sizing, with riding position and geometry changing by size so different riders are not all riding the same crudely scaled bike.
On an eMTB, this matters more than on a lightweight bike: the system weight, battery and motor make a poor riding position harder to compensate for. If Forbidden has got this right, it could be a real advantage.
Prices: here it hurts
Published European prices range from around 7,499 euros for the Tier 4 with 600 Wh to more than 12,000 euros for higher-spec builds. It is a high-end bike, not Avinox for everyone.
An honest assessment therefore has two sides: technically, it looks very promising, but commercially it is not for everyone. At that price in Spain, it has to justify every euro against cheaper Avinox options and Bosch bikes with better local support.
eMTB PRO opinion
On paper, I find the Forbidden Druid E 2026 one of the most interesting Avinox bikes because it combines a powerful motor with its own geometry philosophy. This is more than “fit the fashionable motor and call it done”.
But readers deserve honesty: it is expensive, and support, availability and warranty cover matter greatly in Europe. To win over Spanish riders, Forbidden needs real-world tests, clear distribution and a rapid response to problems.
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