The powerhouse among drive units

Performance Line CX

BDU480 CX

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10
85
Nm
Max. torque
100
600
W
Max. motor power
140
340
%
Max. support factor
0.9
2.9
kg
Rounded weight

Bosch eBike System 2

Performance Line CX (BDU480 CX)

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Functions and details

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More torque

Power: The maximum torque of 85 Nm has a noticeable effect on riding behavior. This makes it possible to accelerate faster, especially at low cadences, and starting off on steep terrain is made much easier. This gives you more power directly at your disposal, even in difficult gears.

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Natural riding dynamics

Precise support: The powerful 32-bit processor ensures particularly fast processing of sensor signals. Power can be controlled more precisely, which offers you the optimum support in all riding situations.

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Perfect control

Equipped for all challenges: The enhanced eMTB mode ensures better control on the trail, without having to switch riding modes. The motor reacts much more sensitively to your use of power, especially in low gears, and enables extremely smooth starting.

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Sporting efficiency

Go for a sporty riding style and up your game – the Tour+ mode makes it possible. The riding mode rewards your slightly higher effort with energy efficiency: If you pedal harder, the drive increases your support. By contrast. if the ride is easy, you hardly need the support and save power. This means the battery discharges more slowly. This will extend your ride – and your fun.

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Extended Boost

Extended Boost is a unique function that helps you ride totally smoothly over roots, steps and stones on the trail, even when going uphill. With this function you can maneuver with greater ease and agility on technically challenging trails.

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Thermal stability

For extreme loads, the drive unit has high efficiency and is thermally extremely stable, thanks to the modern electric motor with bar winding. This ensures high performance, even under heavy load.

Technical data

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Technical data
Performance Line CX (BDU480 CX)⁸
eBike systemBosch
eBike system 2
Shifting system typeDerailleur system, hub gear system
Max. support (%)340 %
Maximum possible drive torque85 Nm
Start-up behaviorVery sporty
Max. supported speed25 km/h
Backpedal brakex
Walk assist with Hill Holdx
Hill start assist with Hill Holdx
Gear shift detectionYes
(dynamic)
Weight, approx. 2,9 kg
Rated continuous output250 W
Maximum power600 W
Max. power at a cadence of 70 rpm600 W
Max. power-to-weight ratio, approx.207 W/kg

¹ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on hub gear system and battery. The rider can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated. Using the custom riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the rider, via the eBike Flow app.
Exception gear shift detection: eShift hubs

² Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on hub gear system and battery. The performance values of this drive unit may be lower upon delivery. They can be increased and customized using the eBike Flow app. It should be noted that higher performance values can lead to increased wear and have a negative effect on the range.
The rider can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated. Using the custom riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the rider, via the eBike Flow app.
Exception gear shift detection: eShift hubs.

⁴ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on hub gear system and battery. The rider can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated. Using the custom riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the rider, via the eBike Flow app.
There is no backpedal function for the derailleur system, but it is optional for the hub gear system.
Exception gear shift detection: eShift hubs

⁵ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on hub gear system and battery. The rider can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated. Using the individual riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the rider, via the eBike Flow app. There is no backpedal function for the derailleur system, but it is optional for the hub gear system.
Exception gear shift detection: eShift hubs

⁶ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on hub gear system and battery. The max. support of 600% relates to speeds of up to 15 km/h and can be increased in the Race, Turbo, eMTB+, Cargo and Auto riding modes. The values can be set individually to a limited extent using the eBike Flow app. It should be noted that higher performance values can lead to increased wear and have a negative effect on the range.
The rider can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated. Using the custom riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the rider, via the eBike Flow app.
Exception gear shift detection: eShift hubs

⁷ The various riding modes are activated/deactivated by the bicycle manufacturer and the dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated in the display. Using the individual riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the rider, via the eBike Flow app. It's not possible to customise your riding mode on speed eBikes.

⁸ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on hub gear system and battery. Activation/deactivation of the various riding modes is carried out by the bicycle manufacturer and the dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated in the display. Using the individual riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the rider, via the eBike Flow app. It's not possible to customise your riding mode on speed eBikes.

⁹ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on hub gear system and battery. The max. support of 600% relates to speeds of up to 15 km/h and can be increased in the Race, Turbo, eMTB+, Cargo and Auto riding modes. The performance values of this drive unit may be lower upon delivery. They can be increased and customized using the eBike Flow app. It should be noted that higher performance values can lead to increased wear and have a negative effect on the range.
The rider can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated. Using the custom riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the rider, via the eBike Flow app.
Exception gear shift detection: eShift hubs.

¹⁰ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on hub gear system and battery. The max. support of 600% relates to speeds of up to 15 km/h and can be increased in the Race, Turbo, eMTB+, Cargo and Auto riding modes.
The rider can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the dealer.
A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated. The individual riding modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the eBike rider via the eBike Flow app.
Exception gear shift detection: eShift hubs

¹¹ The weight refers exclusively to the motor weight of the Hub Line – without control unit and cadence sensor. The support is based on intelligent sensor fusion, which is why no percentage figure is given for maximum support. Maximum values: Deviation possible depending on battery. The rider can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated.

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