Understanding how drive systems work is one of the hardest aspects of e-bikes to get your head around as a newcomer. From basic aspects such as torque and peak power to more complex considerations like what those clever sensors that inform your pedal assist on a millisecond-by-millisecond basis actually do, it can be a steep learning curve for the uninitiated.
There are several leading brands right now in the hub and mid-motor arena, and one that offers a solid mix of both hardware and software prowess is Ananda. From its advanced manufacturing facilities in China and Vietnam, Ananda’s motor systems can be found these days in bikes from leading labels such as Reid, Brompton, Estarli and O2feel. And while manufacturing happens on the other side of the globe, Europe is well supported from the brand’s Netherlands base, which is further supported by a service centre in Hungary.
This steady infrastructure rollout has already supported millions of electric bike drive units entering the marketplace, each of them manually quality-checked to meet ISO, TÜV and RoHS standards before leaving the factory.
Unlike closed e-bike motor systems that lock brands and their customers into fixed hardware and software choices, Ananda follows an open ecosystem philosophy. This allows its systems to be adapted for different markets and rider needs, plus brands are free to work with the battery maker of their choice rather than being locked into a specific supplier. What’s more, displays, mobile apps and accessories can be fully customised with Ananda’s system. This flexibility provides greater scope for innovation and more freedom when it comes to product design.
Why choose an e-bike with an Ananda system?
• Smooth, quiet and natural assistance
• Technology matched to real riding needs
• Lack of unnecessary complexity for the user
• Strong after-sales support and parts availability
The Ananda M7600 mid-motor produces a peak power of 850W for performance-level e-MTB riders.
Meet your Ananda e-bike motor
The M7000 series
New for 2026, Ananda’s M7000 range of motors is the latest benchmark of its progress in the mid-motor market. The series is made up of a trio of motors, all sharing the same foundations but custom-tuned in each case to meet specific needs.
First up is the M7600 mid-motor, which is tailor-made for performance-level electric mountain bikes. It comes in at 2.8kg, which is competitive with other leading motor systems, but edges ahead on power-to-weight when considering its impressive output. Delivering an astonishing 850W peak power and up to 120Nm torque, this is a motor that will provide such ample support in the mountains that you’ll be looking forward to technical climbs on the trail.
In the middle of the pack is the M7200 motor, which is more suited to casual off-road and urban applications. Here, the motor tuning is less aggressive than the out-and-out e-MTB application, delivering a still impressive 100Nm torque at its top end, supported by 650W peak power.
A responsive clutch system limits any delay between the rider’s pedal stroke and the assist kicking in, ensuring a smooth acceleration from a standing start.
Finally there’s the M7100, which is one of the best-equipped systems around for the urban electric bike market. With 85Nm torque and a 600W power peak ready to be deployed when the built-in sensors detect you need extra grunt, this is a pedal-assist system with the versatility to take on the most varied urban topography around.
Ananda’s R900 motor is compatible with both chain and belt drives.
The R900 three-speed hub motor
With its impressive R900, Ananda is among the first manufacturers to achieve the integration of three gears inside a hub motor. Perfectly suited to urban electric bikes, the trio of automatically shifting gears works in perfect harmony with your pedal pressure to accelerate in tandem with the pedal assist tailwind provided by the motor. The feeling is seamless and will have you gliding over the tarmac, easily pulling away from the traffic lights from standstill and within moments hitting your cruising speed in the third gear.
This clever system gives e-bike makers compatibility with both chain or belt drives, so whichever Ananda-driven e-bike you choose there is no need to maintain a derailleur or a cassette, which are two of the components that traditionally are most wear-prone, especially in winter when road grit is flying.
To find out more about Ananda’s motor systems, head to ananda-drive.com, or to learn more about electric bike motors catch our guide to choosing the right system.