The quiet and versatile drive unit
Performance Line
Comfort and convenience
Relax into your journey with the versatile drive unit. Enjoy your daily commute or trips into the city.
Quiet on the road
Enjoy your trip without distractions with a drive unit that's almost silent. Your riding comfort takes center stage.
Smart system or Bosch eBike system 2
The Performance Line at a glance
The smart system is fully connected and always up-to-date thanks to regular updates over-the-air.
Performance Line in smart system
Simply keep your eBike up-to-date yourself and expand it with additional functions via the eBike Flow app. For example, use activity tracking to record your ride and fitness data.
- eBike Lock, as an additional theft protection for your eBike, is a free-of-charge feature in the smart system.
- Activate the motor support using your smartphone as a digital key.
- eBike Alarm is free of charge as a Flow+ premium service for the first 12 months.
- Requirements: Activation of eBike Lock, a Flow+ subscription and an installed ConnectModule
With Bosch eBike ABS you brake more safely in any situation and are also better protected from falls in challenging terrain. For a trouble-free ride.
The Performance Line of the smart system also features a wireless speed sensor with a rim magnet in addition to the wired speed sensor with spoke magnet or the brake disc magnet.
- Sport and eMTB
- Tour and Tour+
- Auto
Free standard feature
Smart Walk Assist to make steep climbs easier when walking, including the Hill Hold automatic rollback protection function.
All components are matched and compatible with one another.
Performance Line in Bosch eBike system 2
The Performance Line, in conjunction with Kiox or Nyon, is compatible with the eBike Connect app. With this, you can check your riding data or plan your next ride, among other things.
- eBike Lock, as an additional theft protection for your eBike with the Kiox and Nyon displays, is a fee-based feature in the Bosch eBike system 2.
- Activate motor support by connecting the display as a key.
The Performance Line of the second system generation has a wired speed sensor with spoke magnet or brake disc magnet.
- Sport or eMTB
- Tour or Tour+
Fee-based premium feature
Walk Assist to make steep climbs easier to master while walking.
Performance Line – the smart system
Powerful yet natural
The versatile and virtually silent Performance Line is now also part of the smart system. Take advantage of the features on offer, stay active and rediscover the world around you. Stay on trend with over-the-air updates in the eBike Flow app. Enjoy the ride with the new Auto riding mode. Lending powerful support with a natural riding sensation, the drive unit keeps you safe with features such as the new Bosch eBike ABS.
At a glance
Auto mode
The Auto mode senses deceleration, e.g. due to climbs or sudden headwinds, and compensates with the right level of support.
Quiet drive unit
Revel in a virtually silent ride thanks to Performance Line's ingenious gear concept.
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Quiet drive unit
Enjoy a virtually noise-free ride with Performance Line's new quiet transmission. Feel at one with nature on long bike rides with a motor that's barely audible.
Natural riding sensation
Get immediate and powerful support in any riding conditions – regardless of how fast or slow you're pedaling. Powering your ride with up to 75 Nm, Performance Line is designed to provide a natural riding sensation. Adjusting intuitively to your riding style, the drive unit makes handling easier and enhances road safety.
Relaxing Auto mode
Make your eBike ride even more pleasant with Auto mode. Performance Line automatically switches between Tour and Turbo modes in line with the riding conditions. You don't have to worry about switching modes manually – or working nearly as hard. This leaves you free to focus on the road ahead and to enjoy your ride to the fullest.
ABS Allroad
You can ride safely even on more challenging terrain. For sporty off-road tours, ABS offers optimal brake support, delivering powerful yet natural hold on unpaved surfaces. Those who are new to eMTB riding can enjoy riding on gravel and loose surfaces.
Robust drive
You can always rely on the high-quality design of Performance Line. The robust drive unit is built for heavy use – without the need for additional maintenance. It has the durability to withstand extreme weather and challenging ground conditions. This makes it the ideal choice for longer trekking tours.
Individual riding modes
You can fine-tune the riding modes of the smart system so that they offer you more support or enable longer range.
eBike Lock with the smart system
Activating the eBike Lock function via the eBike Flow app lets you use your smartphone as a digital key. Because motor support can only be activated with your smartphone and Bluetooth connection, your eBike holds no attraction for thieves. You can also set up your Kiox 300 or Kiox 500 as a key for your eBike.
Even better protected with eBike Alarm
The Flow+ eBike Alarm premium service protects your eBike even more effectively against theft. In interaction with eBike Lock, it expands the locking of the drive unit with a comprehensive alarm function. When you switch off your eBike, eBike Alarm activates automatically. In the event of attempted theft, eBike Alarm reacts with alarm signals. If the eBike is moved, tracking is started.
You can control all functions of the smart system via the eBike Flow app. It allows you to adapt the eBike to your needs, upgrade it and keep it up-to-date. You simply download new features and services. You can conveniently install updates via Bluetooth. This keeps your eBike up-to-date and continuously upgraded with new features. Want greater theft protection? With Flow+ you get access to the eBike Alarm premium service to give your eBike even better protection.
eBike AlarmLess reason to worry when you park your eBike: With Flow+ and ConnectModule you can use eBike Alarm. Alarm signals deter thieves. If things get serious, location tracking is activated.
eBike Lock
Route planning and navigationThe smart system – fully connected
The smart system – consisting of the eBike Flow app, control unit, display, battery and drive unit – and turns your eBike ride into an individual experience. The new system generation combines technically high-quality eBike components with an ever-growing number of new digital functions that you can simply install over-the-air using the eBike Flow app. In this way, you can always keep your eBike up-to-date and adapt it precisely to your requirements – for even more riding enjoyment in a networked eBike world.
Performance Line – Bosch eBike system 2
For limitless freedom
The Performance Line is the most versatile drive system from Bosch eBike systems. Whether you're on a sporty jaunt through the countryside, commuting to work or cruising on a leisurely outing, it always delivers the right amount of support at the right moment and an impressive sporty and natural riding sensation.
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Sporty riding sensation
Most importantly natural: The efficient and versatile drive provides dynamic acceleration and guarantees an authentic riding experience with minimal pedal resistance, even without support.
Off to a good start
More fun, less effort: The drive delivers dynamic and sporty acceleration even at low cadences, offering powerful support as soon as you step on the pedals.
Robust to the core
Unrivalled resilience: The robust drive unit can cope with heavy loads and meets the highest demands in terms of trekking or eMTB use.
The perfect combination
A cohesive riding experience: The multi-sensor concept and fast information processing ensure optimum interaction between riders and their eBikes.
Quiet enjoyment
This is what riding enjoyment sounds like: The innovative noise-optimized gearbox makes the Performance Line (20 mph) one of the quietest drives in its class.
Ready for any adventure
Whatever you're planning: Five riding modes make every trip a pleasure. There is a separate eMTB mode for eMTB bikes, also providing acceleration for off-road adventures.
The Bosch eBike system: A perfectly coordinated system
Bosch eBike systems – developed for limitless freedom: Drive units, displays and batteries from Bosch eBike systems offer technical quality of the highest order – and perform as a perfectly coordinated team. With a modular product portfolio, Bosch offers eBike riders the ideal drive system for every requirement. A variety of possible combinations of drive unit, battery and display ensure an outstanding riding experience.
Technical data
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| System | The smart system | The smart system | Bosch eBike system 2 | Bosch eBike system 2 |
| Gear type | Hub gear system* | Derailleur system | Hub gear system | Derailleur system |
| Max. support level** (%) | 340 % | 340 % | 300 % | 300 % |
| Maximum possible drive torque (Nm) | 75 Nm | 75 Nm | 65 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Start-up behavior | Dynamic Sporty | Dynamic Sporty | Dynamic | Sporty |
| Max. support up to | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Backpedal function | No | No | No | |
| Smart Walk Assist with Hill Hold | x | x | x | x |
| Gear shift detection | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weight | approx. 7.1 lbs | approx. 7.1 lbs | approx. 7.1 lbs | approx. 7.1 lbs |
| Rated continuous output | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W |
| Maximum power | 600 W | 600 W | 600 W | 600 W |
| Max. power at a cadence of 70 rpm | 550 W | 550 W | 440 W | 440 W |
| Max. power-to-weight ratio | approx. 85 W/lbs | approx. 85 W/lbs | 85 W/lbs | 85 W/lbs |
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| System | The smart system | The smart system | Bosch eBike system 2 | Bosch eBike system 2 |
| Gear type | Hub gear system* | Derailleur system | Hub gear system | Derailleur system |
| Max. support level** (%) | 340 % | 340 % | 300 % | 300 % |
| Maximum possible drive torque (Nm) | 75 Nm | 75 Nm | 65 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Start-up behavior | Dynamic Sporty | Dynamic Sporty | Dynamic | Sporty |
| Max. support up to | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Backpedal function | No | No | No | |
| Smart Walk Assist with Hill Hold | x | x | x | x |
| Gear shift detection | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weight | approx. 7.1 lbs | approx. 7.1 lbs | approx. 7.1 lbs | approx. 7.1 lbs |
| Rated continuous output | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W |
| Maximum power | 600 W | 600 W | 600 W | 600 W |
| Max. power at a cadence of 70 rpm | 550 W | 550 W | 440 W | 440 W |
| Max. power-to-weight ratio | approx. 85 W/lbs | approx. 85 W/lbs | 85 W/lbs | 85 W/lbs |
*Maximum values. Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system.
**Activation/deactivation of the various riding modes is carried out by the bicycle manufacturer and the eBike dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated in the display. With the help of the individual riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the eBike rider via the eBike Flow app. It's not possible to customize your riding mode on speed eBikes.
***Optional only with hub gear system. There is no backpedal function with the derailleur system.
****Only available in New Zealand and the USA.
FAQs & more
For the drive unit and display components, the operating temperature is 23°F to 104°F and the storage temperature is 50°F to 104°F.
The ideal storage temperature for the battery is 50°F to 68°F.
You can search for specific error codes in the search bar. We provide all codes with a description and possible solution steps.
Error codes consist of a classification and a sequence of numbers and letters. These codes are used to identify malfunctions that may occur during operation of your eBike.
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