Everything you need to know about the motor for Bosch eBike Systems

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 over-the-air updates.

Active Line

Urban mobility in modern design: the agile, lightweight and quiet Active Line is the ideal way to get around town.

Active Line

Urban mobility in modern design: the agile, lightweight and quiet Active Line is the ideal way to get around town.

Active Line Plus

The easy way to make new discoveries: Active Line Plus brings mobility to your everyday life and extends your options for spontaneous excursions.

Active Line Plus

The easy way to make new discoveries: Active Line Plus brings mobility to your everyday life and extends your options for spontaneous excursions.

Cargo Line

Transport made easy: Specifically designed for cargo bikes, the Cargo Line makes transporting goods easy and environmentally friendly.

Cargo Line

Transport made easy: Specifically designed for cargo bikes, the Cargo Line makes transporting goods easy and environmentally friendly.

Performance Line

Sporty riding: Whether for touring or maneuvering on rocky terrain, the Performance Line always provides the right level of support.

Performance Line

Sporty riding: Whether for touring or maneuvering on rocky terrain, the Performance Line always provides the right level of support.

Performance Line CX

For a unique eMTB experience: Compact, lightweight and now also smart - the Performance Line CX is the ideal drive unit for demanding and connected riders.

Performance Line CX

For a unique eMTB experience: Compact, lightweight and now also smart - the Performance Line CX is the ideal drive unit for demanding and connected riders.

	Active Line (20 mph)	Active Line (20 mph)	Active Line Plus (20 mph)	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

	Active Line (20 mph)	Active Line (20 mph)	Active Line Plus (20 mph)	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.

***Since model year 2021, the drive unit has been 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.