Bafang M560 Mid-Drive Motor: Specs, Power & Which HPC Bikes Use It
Bafang M560 Mid-Drive Motor: Specs, Power & Which HPC Bikes Use It
The mid-drive behind the Trailblazer — now available in an upgraded 2000W V2 tune
The Bafang M560 is one of the most searched mid-drive motors in high-performance e-bikes, and for good reason: it's the motor at the heart of HPC's Trailblazer platform. This is the definitive breakdown of what the M560 is, what it delivers, and — importantly — the newly upgraded 2000W V2 tune that pushes meaningfully more power and torque than the standard version.
What Is the Bafang M560?
The M560 is Bafang's high-performance mid-drive motor platform, built for e-bikes that need real torque and sustained power rather than a light-assist pedelec motor. On the HPC Trailblazer, the M560 is tuned to deliver up to 2000W of power and up to 185 Nm of torque — enough to climb steep, technical terrain under load without bogging down, and enough to push the Trailblazer to a genuine 40 mph top speed in off-road mode.
Unlike a hub motor, a mid-drive puts the motor's power through the bike's drivetrain and gearing, which means the motor can stay in its efficient power band across a wider range of speeds — a major advantage when you're climbing a steep grade one minute and cruising a fire road the next.
| Spec | Bafang M560 (Trailblazer) |
|---|---|
| Power | Up to 2000W |
| Torque | Up to 185 Nm |
| Drive Type | Mid-drive (through drivetrain gearing) |
| HPC Models | Trailblazer, Trailblazer Pro |
New: The Upgraded 2000W V2 Tune
HPC now offers an upgraded V2 tune of the M560 that delivers substantially more performance than the standard version — more peak torque, a stronger power curve, and noticeably quicker acceleration and hill-climbing response. We put the upgraded motor on the dyno to measure the difference for ourselves, and the results back up what riders feel on the trail: a meaningfully stronger motor, not just a marketing refresh.
See the full dyno run and torque curve comparison in V2 Trailblazer Motor Hits the Dyno: A Torque Monster.
Which HPC Bikes Run the M560
Trailblazer
The all-purpose mid-drive that started it all.
- Motor: Bafang M560, up to 2000W / 185 Nm
- Top speed: 40 mph in off-road mode
- Available with: Standard tune or upgraded 2000W V2 tune
Trailblazer Pro
Pro-level components, same M560 platform.
- Motor: Bafang M560, premium tuning
- Top speed: 40 mph in off-road mode
- Upgrades: Premium drivetrain, suspension, finish, and available V2 motor tune
Why Torque, Not Just Watts, Is the Number to Watch
A lot of shoppers compare mid-drive motors purely on wattage, but torque is what actually determines how a motor climbs and accelerates. The M560's 185 Nm figure (up to 190 Nm on the upgraded V2 tune) is what lets the Trailblazer power up steep, technical singletrack under a loaded rider without the motor bogging down or the assist tapering off mid-climb. Watts tell you how much energy the motor can move; torque tells you how forcefully it can put that energy to the ground.
Mid-Drive vs. Hub Motor: Why HPC Chose the M560 for the Trailblazer
Hub motors are simple and reliable, but they apply power directly to the wheel regardless of what gear you're in, which means efficiency drops off on steep climbs. A mid-drive like the M560 routes power through the bike's own gearing, so the motor can stay in its efficient torque band whether you're grinding up a 20% grade in a low gear or cruising a fire road in a tall one. That's the core reason the Trailblazer was built around a mid-drive platform instead of a hub motor: technical, mixed-terrain riding is exactly the scenario where a mid-drive's gearing advantage matters most.
It also changes how the bike feels. A mid-drive keeps weight centered and low in the frame rather than out at the wheel, which improves handling on technical trail sections — something hub-motor bikes at this power level often struggle with.
Why HPC for Your M560-Powered Build
Assembled in Our USA Warehouse
Every Trailblazer is assembled in Simi Valley, California, with a one-man-one-bike build process — a single technician tunes and tests the M560 setup on your bike before it ships.
In-House Battery Systems
We design and build our own battery packs to match the M560's power demands, so you get consistent output rather than a battery that sags under load.
3-Year Warranty
Every HPC bike, including the Trailblazer's motor system, is backed by a real 3-year warranty and US-based support.
What is the Bafang M560's power and torque?
On the HPC Trailblazer, the M560 delivers up to 2000W of power and up to 185 Nm of torque in its standard tune. The upgraded V2 tune increases peak torque and power delivery further — see the dyno results for the exact numbers.
What's different about the upgraded 2000W V2 M560?
The V2 tune delivers substantially more performance, speed, and power than the standard M560 tune — HPC dyno-tested the upgrade to verify the gains rather than relying on the spec sheet alone.
Which HPC bikes use the M560?
The Trailblazer and Trailblazer Pro both run the Bafang M560, available in the standard tune or the upgraded 2000W V2 tune.
Feel the M560 for Yourself
The Trailblazer pairs the Bafang M560 with HPC's in-house battery systems and USA assembly — now available with the upgraded V2 motor tune.
Explore the Trailblazer →
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