The powerful drive unit for S-pedelecs
Performance Line Speed
BDU378Y
Efficient and dynamic
Arrive at your destination faster with powerful support and maximum efficiency.
For a more carefree ride
Thanks to its sensors, the Performance Line Speed reacts precisely and can therefore be controlled more directly.
Optimal support
Auto mode automatically adjusts the support offered on climbs or during sudden headwinds.
Further benefits
Compact construction
The compact dimensions of the Performance Line Speed and its magnesium housing reduce the weight of the drive unit to just 2.9 kilograms. This allows you to control your eBike more comfortably.
Walk assistance and hill start assist
Thanks to walk assistance, you can push your eBike more easily up steep sections. With hill start assist, you can set off more easily – without unintentionally rolling backwards. For a more relaxed journey to work.
For efficient commuting
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Technical data
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| Technical data | ![]() |
|---|---|
| Performance Line Speed (BDU378Y)³ | |
| eBike system | The smart system |
| Shifting system type | Derailleur system, hub gear system |
| Max. support (%) | 340 % |
| Maximum possible drive torque | 85 Nm |
| Start-up behaviour | Fast, Sporty |
| Max. supported speed | 45 km/h |
| Backpedal brake | x |
| Walk assist with Hill Hold | j |
| Hill start assist with Hill Hold | j |
| Gear shift detection | Hub gear system: no Derailleur system: yes |
| Weight, approx. | 2.9 kg |
| Rated continuous output | 250 W |
| Maximum power | 600 W |
| Max. power at a cadence of 70 rpm | 600 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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