The heart of eBikes

DRIVE UNITS

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The heart of eBikes

DRIVE UNITS

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The ideal drive for every application

Controlled or powerful support - the main thing is it feels natural. Drive units from Bosch eBike Systems give you a unique riding sensation. Three sensors measure pedal power, cadence, and speed at a rate of over 1,000 times per second. This enables organic interaction between you and your eBike. The drive unit of the smart system, the new system generation of Bosch eBike Systems, also ensures a very personal eBike experience. The smart system combines high-quality eBike components with digital functions, is fully connected and always up to date thanks to regular updates over the air.

City

Relaxed riding or commuting on paved surfaces and bicycling paths as a part of everyday life.

Suburban

Comfortable riding or commuting, primarily on paved roads and bicycle paths with moderate inclines.

Tours

Sporty riding and longer distances, predominantly on paved paths and roads.

Mountains

Very sporty riding in challenging terrain and on unpaved roads.

CGI of an Active Line
CGI of an Active Line
40 Nm Icon - Arrow circles around the 40 Nm

Max. torque  
A maximum torque of up to 40 Nm ensures gentle supporting acceleration.

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Max. drive 
Gentle support, perfect for city trips.

Drive Unit 
Moderate support for greater mobility in everyday use up to a maximum of 20 mph.

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CGI of an Active Line Plus
CGI of an Active Line Plus
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Max. torque 
A maximum torque of up to 50 Nm ensures controlled acceleration.

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Max. drive  
Sufficient support, perfect for city trips or relaxed tours.

Drive Unit 
Perfectly measured support for increased mobility in everyday life up to a maximum of 20 mph.

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Cargo Line

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Max. torque 
With a torque of up to 85 Nm, the powerful Cargo Line offers full support even at low cadences.

Max. drive  
The Cargo Line offers up to 400% of powerful support with a permissible total weight of up to 551 lbs.

Drive Unit 
The powerful motor works very efficiently, with or without cargo. Supports up to 20 mph.

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CGI of a Performance Line Speed and a Performance Line Cruise

Performance Line

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Max. torque
It facilitates sporty acceleration even in high cadences.

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Max. drive  
Dynamic, ideal for extended sporty rides.

Drive Unit 
Supports up to 20 mph.

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Performance Line Sport

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Max. torque
Energetic, riding during training, on trips or during leisure use.

Max. drive  
High level of motor support for long, hilly. rides.

Drive Unit 
Smooth support over 20mph, up to the maximum limit.

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Performance Line Speed

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Max. torque
A torque of up to 85 Nm ensures a sporty riding sensation.

Max. support
The powerful motor is perfect for long distances.

DriveUnit
Supports up to 28 mph.

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CGI of a Performance Line CX
Icon with an arrow circling around an indication of 65 Nm

Max. torque
With a torque of up to 85 Nm. For powerful acceleration in a compact unit.

Max. drive 
Lasting support for riders enables powerful drive, fast sprints and a very sporty riding style.

Drive Unit 
Powerful support up to 20 mph, even on steep hills.

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Fully connected
The smart system with the eBike Flow app opens up a connected eBike world for you – for an even more individual riding experience.

Icon with an arrow circling around an indication of 65 Nm

Max. torque
With a torque of up to 85 Nm. For powerful acceleration in a compact unit.

Max. drive
For powerful propulsion, extremely sporty riding and fast sprints.

Drive Unit 
Powerful support up to 20 mph, even on steep hills.

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Fully connected

The smart system

The compatibility of the eBike Flow app, rechargeable battery, display, and Drive Unit offers individual solutions for every eBike experience.

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Fully connected

The smart system

The compatibility of the eBike Flow app, rechargeable battery, display, and Drive Unit offers individual solutions for every eBike experience.

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Functionality and design

The high quality Drive Units from Bosch eBike Systems are the power behind your eBike – and are designed to be both functional and attractive. The gearing layout ensures optimal integration of the Drive Unit design and increased ground clearance. Light and compact: The reduced volume achieves reduced weight and a small distance between pedals, enhancing the ergonomics of your eBike. The eBike Systems ActiveLine and Active Line Plus both received the Red Dot Award 2017 for product design.

Functionality and design

The high quality Drive Units from Bosch eBike Systems are the power behind your eBike – and are designed to be both functional and attractive. The gearing layout ensures optimal integration of the Drive Unit design and increased ground clearance. Light and compact: The reduced volume achieves reduced weight and a small distance between pedals, enhancing the ergonomics of your eBike. The eBike Systems ActiveLine and Active Line Plus both received the Red Dot Award 2017 for product design.

Technical data

CGI of an Active Line
Active Line
(20 mph)

CGI of an Active Line
Active Line
(20 mph)

CGI of an Active Line Plus
Active Line Plus
(20 mph)

CGI of an Active Line Plus
Active Line Plus
(20 mph)


Cargo Line
(20 mph)


Cargo Line
(20 mph)


Performance Line
(20 mph)


Performance Line
(20 mph)


Performance Line Sport *
(28 mph)


Performance Line Speed
(28 mph)


Performance Line CX
(20 mph)


Performance Line CX
(20 mph)
System Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 The smart system
Gear type Hub gear system Derailleur system Hub gear system Derailleur system Hub gear system Derailleur system Hub gear system Derailleur system Derailleur system Derailleur system Derailleur system/Hub gear system* Derailleur system/
Hub gear system*
Support level (%) TURBO: 250
SPORT: 170
TOUR: 100
ECO: 40		 TURBO: 250
SPORT: 170
TOUR: 100
ECO: 40		 TURBO: 250
SPORT: 170
TOUR: 100
ECO: 40		 TURBO: 270
SPORT: 180
TOUR: 100
ECO: 40		 TURBO: 400
SPORT: 240
TOUR: 140
ECO: 60		 TURBO: 400
SPORT: 240
TOUR: 140
ECO: 60		 TURBO: 300
SPORT: 200
TOUR: 120
ECO: 55		 TURBO: 300
SPORT/
eMTB**: 120-300
TOUR: 120
ECO: 55		 TURBO: 300
SPORT: 200
TOUR: 120
ECO: 55

TURBO: 340
SPORT: 240
TOUR: 140
ECO: 60

TURBO: 340
eMTB**: 140-340
TOUR: 140
TOUR+****: 60-340
ECO: 60

 TURBO: 340
eMTB**: 140-340
TOUR: 140
TOUR+****: 60-340
ECO: 60
Maximum possible drive torque (Nm) TURBO: 40
SPORT: 38
TOUR: 35
ECO: 30		 TURBO: 40
SPORT: 38
TOUR: 35
ECO: 30		 TURBO: 50
SPORT: 45
TOUR: 40
ECO: 35		 TURBO: 50
SPORT: 45
TOUR: 40
ECO: 35		 TURBO: 85***
SPORT: 60
TOUR: 50
ECO: 40		 TURBO: 85***
SPORT: 60
TOUR: 50
ECO: 40		 TURBO: 65
SPORT: 50
TOUR: 45
ECO: 35		 TURBO: 65
eMTB**: 60
TOUR: 45
ECO: 35

TURBO: 65
SPORT: 60
TOUR: 45
ECO: 35

 TURBO: 85***
SPORT: 60
TOUR: 50
ECO: 40		 TURBO: 85***
eMTB**: 85
TOUR: 50

TOUR+****: 85

ECO: 40		 TURBO: 85***
eMTB**: 85
TOUR: 50
TOUR+****: 85
ECO: 40
Maximum cadence (rpm)     100 100 105 105 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120
Start-up behavior  harmonious harmonious harmonious agile harmonious agile powerful powerful dynamic sporty  sporty  sporty  very sporty very sporty
Max. Support up to  20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 28 mph 28 mph 20 mph 20 mph
Gear shift detection   ja ja nein ja nein ja nein ja ja ja ja
(dynamic)		 ja
(dynamic)
Weight

approx. 

6.3 lbs

approx.

6.3 lbs

approx.

7.1 lbs

approx.

7.1 lbs

approx.

6.3 lbs

approx.

6.3 lbs

approx.

7.1 lbs

approx.

7.1 lbs

approx.

7.1 lbs		 approx.
7.1 lbs

approx.
6.3 lbs

approx.
6.3 lbs

*There may be slight deviations in drive torque and maximum support depending on the hub gear system.

**In the case of the Performance Line and the Performance Line CX, eMTB mode can replace Sport mode. It can be activated/ deactivated by the bicycle manufacturer and a Bosch trained dealer.

***From model year 2021, the drive unit will be offered with 85 Nm; the previous versions offer 75 Nm. Some Drive units from model year 2020 can be upgraded to 85 Nm. Further information is available here

****For the Performance Line CX, Tour+ mode can replace Tour mode. Activation/deactivation can be carried out by the bicycle manufacturer and the specialist dealer.