The powerhouse among the drive units

Performance Line CX

BDU450 CX

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

Bosch eBike System 2

Performance Line CX (BDU450 CX)

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Functions and details

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More torque

Powerful: the torque of up to 85 Nm has a noticeable effect on riding behaviour. This accelerates faster, particularly at low cadences, and makes uphill starts much easier. You therefore have more power available in difficult gears.

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Natural riding dynamism

Fine-tuned support: the powerful 32-bit processor enables sensor signals to be processed at high speeds and for precise power control. The power can be controlled more precisely, offering you optimal support in all riding situations.

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Perfect control

Ready for every challenge: The advanced eMTB mode ensures even better control on the trail, without having to switch riding modes. The motor responds much more sensitively to the rider's effort, especially in low gears, enabling an extremely sensitive start.

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Sporting efficiency

Choosing a sporty riding style can take you further with Tour+ mode. The riding mode rewards your slightly higher effort with energy efficiency: if you pedal harder, the drive offers you correspondingly greater support. If, on the other hand, the going is fairly easy, you'll receive less assistance. This means that the battery is discharged more slowly. This will extend your ride, as well as your riding fun.

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Extended Boost

Impressive performance on the trail: Extended Boost is the unrivalled function for negotiating exposed roots, steps, and stones with ease, even uphill. This function enables you to manoeuvre with greater agility and ease on even the most technically demanding trails.

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Thermal stability

For the greatest challenges: the drive unit is highly efficient and thermally extremely stable thanks to the modern electric motor with modern bar winding. This ensures high performance even under high loads.

Technical data

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Technical data
Performance Line CX (BDU450 CX)⁸
eBike systemBosch
eBike system 2
Shifting system typeDerailleur system, hub gear system
Max. support (%)340 %
Maximum possible drive torque85 Nm
Start-up behaviourVery 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 the hub gear system and battery. The eBiker can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the specialist 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 eBiker, via the eBike Flow app.
Exception gear shift detection: eShift hubs

² Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. The performance values of this drive unit may be lower upon delivery. They can be increased and customised 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 eBiker can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the specialist 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 eBiker, via the eBike Flow app.
Exception for gear shift detection: eShift hubs.

³ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. The values can be set individually to a limited extent using the eBike Flow app.
The eBiker can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the specialist 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 eBiker, via the eBike Flow app.
Exception for gear shift detection: eShift hubs

⁴ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. The eBiker can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the specialist 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 eBiker, via the eBike Flow app.
There is no backpedal function for the derailleur system, but it is optional for the hub gear system.
Exception for gear shift detection: eShift hubs

⁵ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. The eBiker can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the specialist 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 eBiker, via the eBike Flow app. There is no backpedal function for the derailleur system, but it is optional for the hub gear system.
Exception for gear shift detection: eShift hubs

⁶ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. The maximum 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 eBiker can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the specialist 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 eBiker, 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 specialist 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 eBiker, via the eBike Flow app. It's not possible to customise your riding mode on S-pedelecs.

⁸ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. Activation/deactivation of the various riding modes is carried out by the bicycle manufacturer and the specialist 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 eBiker, via the eBike Flow app. It's not possible to customise your riding mode on S-pedelecs.

⁹ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. The maximum 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 customised 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 eBiker can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the specialist 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 eBiker, via the eBike Flow app.
Exception for gear shift detection: eShift hubs.

¹⁰ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. The maximum 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 eBiker can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the specialist 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 eBiker, via the eBike Flow app.
Exception for gear shift detection: eShift hubs

¹¹ The weight refers to the pure motor weight of the Hub Line – without control unit and cadence sensor. Support is based on intelligent sensor fusion, which is why maximum support is not specified as a percentage. Maximum values: Deviation possible depending on battery. The eBiker can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the specialist dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated.

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