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Performance Line CX-R

BDU386Y

The Performance Line CX (BDU384Y) shown isolated on a white background.

Experience adrenalin-fuelled, first-class trail fun with the Performance Line CX-R, our highest-quality drive unit. Developed with professionals, it stands for one thing above all else: pure power.

10
120
Nm
Max. torque¹
100
750
W
Max. motor power
140
600
%
Max. support factor²
1
6
lbs
Rounded weight

Trick Check

Show what you can do: Trick Check makes your skills measurable. Your tricks are automatically recognized, shown live on the display, and your best performances are saved in the eBike Flow app.³

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Performance upgrade 2.0

More power, more control – you decide. The next performance upgrade for the smart system is here. Get up to 120 newton meters of torque, 600% support, even more powerful propulsion, and ride faster for longer.¹²⁴⁵⁶

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Extended Boost

Extended Boost is now even better: Customize the extra boost in the eBike Flow app and use it across all riding modes and other drive units.⁷ Allowing you to overcome obstacles such as steps, roots, or small rocks.

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High quality. First-class. Extraordinary.

For uncompromising trail riding.

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Premium materials

Inspired by space travel and racing

The housing of the Performance Line CX-R is made of magnesium.

The titanium crank spindle ensures light weight and high robustness.

High-quality sensor technology

Intelligent sensors measure 1,000 times per second

Your input is measured up to a thousand times per second by two high-performance sensors.

Dynamics. Performance. Control.

Always optimally supported

Race Mode

Uncompromising support

The exclusive Race mode quickly takes you to top speed. As well as uncompromising support, you can expect maximum Extended Boost for your best times.

eMTB+-Modus

A closer look at the eBike handlebars featuring the Kiox 400C integrated into the top tube, with Race mode activated.

eMTB+ mode

The best of both worlds

eMTB+ mode combines the precise controllability of eMTB mode with the full power of Race mode and closes the gap between the two.

eMTB+ mode

The Kiox 400C in the top tube of an eBike with eMTB+ mode selected.

Extended Boost

Kick becomes boost

Extended Boost gives you the decisive boost you need to overcome obstacles with ease.

Extended Boost

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Quiet sound

A man rides his orange eMTB through a tall meadow.

Innovative solutions minimize noise so that you can fully focus on the trail.

Pure power. Precise support.

Everything for your eMTB adventure

eShift

Combine the Performance Line CX-R with eShift and sporty derailleur systems. You can then change gear more easily – and focus fully on the trail.

Close-up of an eMTB powered by the powerful Bosch Performance Line CX Race (CX-R) drive unit. The eBike stands on a fern-covered trail in the forest.

Braking statistics

With Bosch eBike ABS and ABS Pro, you can brake with even greater performance and precision. What's more, you can view your braking data on your display or in the eBike Flow app.

The display Kiox 400C is integrated into the black frame of an eBike, with the illustration set against a white background. The display provides information on the ABS mode setting, the braking distance of the ABS in meters, and the number of ABS activations.

Heart rate measurement

Keep a close eye on your pulse: You can connect your heart rate monitor or your Apple Watch to your eBike and track your heart rate on your display while you ride.

The display Kiox 400C, integrated into the black frame of an eBike, is shown in an illustration against a white background. The display provides information on power in watts, cadence in revolutions per minute, and heart rate in beats per minute.

Strava

When you set off, the eBike Flow app automatically records your riding data and automatically synchronises it with Apple Health, Strava or komoot if you so wish.

You sit on your eBike and sync your values with Strava using the eBike Flow app.

The eBike Flow app

Use the eBike Flow app to fine-tune your individual riding modes or to record, analyse and share tricks, tour and fitness data.

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A new dimension of eMountain biking

For first-class trail fun

The ideal set-up

Race Mode

Uncompromising support and maximum Extended Boost for your best times – competitive and exclusive to our most powerful drive units.

PowerTube 600.

PowerTube 600

This battery integrates perfectly into the frame, creating an elegant, clean look – in an especially lightweight housing.

Kiox 400C and Mini Remote are shown cropped.

Kiox 400C with Mini Remote

The perfect display for the trail: protected and integrated into the frame, it always shows you exactly the information you need.

Bosch eBike ABS Pro shown in a separate image, leads to the ABS Pro page.

Bosch eBike ABS Pro

Trail-optimised braking: ABS Pro is designed for fast, sporty downhill riding and braking – ideal for professional eBike riders.

Technical data

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Hub Line
(BDU306Y)
¹⁶
Active Line
(BDU332Y)
¹⁴
Active Line Plus
(BDU344Y)
¹⁴
Active Line Plus
(BDU334Y)
¹³
Cargo Line (BDU384Y)⁴ Cargo Line
(BDU374Y)
⁷
Performance Line (BDU346Y)⁹ Performance Line
(BDU336Y)
⁷
Performance Line Speed (BDU388Y)¹⁵ Performance Line
Speed (BDU378Y)
⁸
Performance Line Sport (BDU347Y)⁵ Performance Line Sport (BDU338Y)¹⁰ Performance Line Sprint (BDU314Y)¹¹ Performance Line PX (BDU347Y)⁶ Performance Line SX (BDU314Y)¹² Performance Line CX (BDU384Y)¹ Performance Line CX (BDU374Y)⁷ Performance Line CX‑R (BDU386Y)³ Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition (BDU376Y)⁷
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Shifting system typeDerailleur systemDerailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Derailleur system,
hub gear system
Maximum support (%)no340 %340 %340 %600 %600 %340 %340 %600 %340 %600 %340 %400 %600 %400 %600 %600 %600 %600 %
Maximum possible drive torque45 Nm40 Nm60 Nm50 Nm120 Nm85 Nm75 Nm75 Nm100 Nm85 Nm90 Nm75 Nm60 Nm90 Nm60 Nm120 Nm85 Nm120 Nm85 Nm
Start-up behaviorfast,
harmonious
harmonious,
smooth
harmonious,
smooth
smooth,
calm
controlled,
powerful
controlled,
powerful
powerful,
calm
powerful,
calm
fast,
performance
fast,
performance
powerful,
smooth
powerful,
smooth
natural,
sensitive
powerful, dynamic,
controlled
natural,
sensitive
direct,
powerful
direct,
powerful
direct,
very powerful
direct,
very powerful
Max. supported speed28 mph20 mph20 mph20 mph20 mph20 mph20 mph20 mph28 mph28 mph28 mph28 mph28 mph20 mph20 mph20 mph20 mph20 mph20 mph
Backpedal brakingnoDerailleur system: no
Hub gear system: optional
Derailleur system: no
Hub gear system: optional
optionalnoxyoptionalnoxxxxyxxxnox
Walk assistance with Hill Holdyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Hill start assist with Hill Holdxyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Gear shift detectionHub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
Hub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
Hub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
Hub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
Hub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
Derailleur system: yes
Hub gear system: no
optionalHub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
Hub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
Hub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
Derailleur system: yes
Hub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
Hub gear system: no
Hub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
optionalnoHub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
Hub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
Hub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
Hub gear system: no
Derailleur system: yes
Weight, approx. 5.1 lbs6.4 lbs6 lbs7.1 lbs6.2 lbs6.4 lbs6.2 lbs7.1 lbs6.2 lbs6.4 lbs6.4 lbs7.1 lbs4.4 lbs6.4 lbs4.4 lbs6.2 lbs6.4 lbs6 lbs6 lbs
Rated continuous output250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W
Maximum power400 W586 W600 W600 W750 W600 W600 W600 W750 W600 W700 W600 W600 W700 W600 W750 W600 W750 W600 W
Max. power at a cadence of 70 rpm400 W290 W366.5 W370 W730 W600 W440 W550 W730 W600 W550 W550 W400 W550 W400 W730 W600 W730 W600 W
Max. power-to-weight ratio, approx.79 W/lb91 W/lb222 W/lb85 W/lb122 W/lb93 W/lb97 W/lb85 W/lb122 W/lb93 W/lb109 W/lb85 W/lb136 W/lb109 W/lb136 W/lb122 W/lb93 W/lb126 W/lb98 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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