The powerhouse among drive units
Performance Line CX
BDU480 CX
Functions and details
More torque
Power: The maximum torque of 85 Nm has a noticeable effect on riding behavior. This makes it possible to accelerate faster, especially at low cadences, and starting off on steep terrain is made much easier. This gives you more power directly at your disposal, even in difficult gears.
Natural riding dynamics
Precise support: The powerful 32-bit processor ensures particularly fast processing of sensor signals. Power can be controlled more precisely, which offers you the optimum support in all riding situations.
Perfect control
Equipped for all challenges: The enhanced eMTB mode ensures better control on the trail, without having to switch riding modes. The motor reacts much more sensitively to your use of power, especially in low gears, and enables extremely smooth starting.
Sporting efficiency
Go for a sporty riding style and up your game – the Tour+ mode makes it possible. The riding mode rewards your slightly higher effort with energy efficiency: If you pedal harder, the drive increases your support. By contrast. if the ride is easy, you hardly need the support and save power. This means the battery discharges more slowly. This will extend your ride – and your fun.
Technical data
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| Technical data | ![]() |
|---|---|
| Performance Line CX (BDU480 CX)⁸ | |
| eBike system | Bosch eBike system 2 |
| Shifting system type | Derailleur system, hub gear system |
| Maximum support (%) | 340 % |
| Maximum possible drive torque | 85 Nm |
| Start-up behavior | Very sporty |
| Max. supported speed | 20 mph |
| Backpedal braking | x |
| Walk assistance with Hill Hold | x |
| Hill start assist with Hill Hold | x |
| Gear shift detection | yes (dynamic) |
| Weight, approx. | 6.4 lbs |
| 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. | 94 W/lb |
¹ 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 power values can lead to increased wear and have a negative effect on the range. Actual power is marginally less than 750 W to ensure regulatory compliance.
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 regarding 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 customized using the eBike Flow app. It should be noted that higher power values can lead to increased wear and have a negative effect on the range. Actual power is marginally less than 750 W to ensure regulatory compliance.
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 regarding 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. It should be noted that higher power values can lead to increased wear and have a negative effect on the range. Actual power is marginally less than 750 W to ensure regulatory compliance.
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 regarding gear shift detection: eShift hubs
⁴ 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 power values can lead to increased wear and have a negative effect on the range. Actual power is marginally less than 750 W to ensure regulatory compliance.
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 regarding gear shift detection: eShift hubs
⁵ Only available in New Zealand and the USA. Maximum values: deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. The max. support of 600% relates to speeds of up to 9.3 mph and can be increased in the Race, Turbo, eMTB+, Cargo and Auto riding modes. On delivery, the performance values of this drive unit can be lower. They can be increased and individually adjusted with the help of the eBike Flow app. It should be noted that higher performance values can lead to increased wear and can have a negative impact on the range.
The rider can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated. With the help of the individual riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the rider via the eBike Flow app. Exception regarding gear shift detection: eShift hubs
⁶ Maximum values: deviations possible, depending on hub gear system and battery. The maximum support of 600% relates to Speeds of up to 20 mph 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 rider can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer, or the 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 rider via the eBike Flow app. Exception gear shift detection: eShift hubs
⁷ 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 regarding gear shift detection: eShift hubs
⁸ 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 regarding gear shift detection: eShift hubs
⁹ Maximum values: deviations possible, depending on hub gear system and battery. The maximum support of 600% relates to Speeds of up to 20 mph 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 customized 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 rider can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer, or the 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 rider via the eBike Flow app. Exception gear shift detection: eShift hubs
¹⁰ Maximum values: deviations possible, depending on hub gear system and battery. The maximum support of 600% relates to speeds of up to 20 mph and can be increased in the Race, Turbo, eMTB+, Cargo, and Auto riding modes. The rider can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer, or the 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 rider via the eBike Flow app. Exception gear shift detection: eShift hubs
¹¹ Only available in New Zealand and the USA. 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 power 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 regarding gear shift detection: eShift hubs
¹² 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 power 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 regarding gear shift detection: eShift hubs
¹³ 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 with the derailleur system, but it is optional for the hub system.
Exception regarding gear shift detection: eShift hubs
¹⁴ 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 with the derailleur system, but it is optional for the hub system.
Exception regarding gear shift detection: eShift hubs
¹⁵ Only available in New Zealand and the USA. Maximum values: deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. The max. support of 600% relates to speeds of up to 9.3 mph 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 customized using the eBike Flow app. It should be noted that higher power values can lead to increased wear and have a negative effect on the range. Actual power is marginally less than 750 W to ensure regulatory compliance.
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 regarding gear shift detection: eShift hubs
¹⁶ The weight refers exclusively to the motor weight of the Hub Line – without control unit and cadence sensor. No support factor: The support is based on intelligent sensor fusion, which is why no support factor is specified. Maximum values: Deviation possible depending on battery. The rider can activate/deactivate the riding modes via the eBike Flow app, the bicycle manufacturer or the dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated.
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