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Performance Line CX-R
BDU386Y
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.
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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 | |
| eBike system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system | The smart system |
| Shifting system type | Derailleur 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 | Derailleur system, hub gear system |
| Maximum support (%) | no | 340 % | 340 % | 340 % | 600 % | 600 % | 340 % | 340 % | 600 % | 340 % | 600 % | 340 % | 400 % | 600 % | 400 % | 600 % | 600 % | 600 % | 600 % |
| Maximum possible drive torque | 45 Nm | 40 Nm | 60 Nm | 50 Nm | 120 Nm | 85 Nm | 75 Nm | 75 Nm | 100 Nm | 85 Nm | 90 Nm | 75 Nm | 60 Nm | 90 Nm | 60 Nm | 120 Nm | 85 Nm | 120 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Start-up behavior | fast, 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 speed | 28 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Backpedal braking | no | Derailleur system: no Hub gear system: optional | Derailleur system: no Hub gear system: optional | optional | no | x | y | optional | no | x | x | x | x | y | x | x | x | no | x |
| Walk assistance with Hill Hold | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y |
| Hill start assist with Hill Hold | x | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y | y |
| Gear shift detection | 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 | Hub gear system: no Derailleur system: yes | Derailleur system: yes Hub gear system: no | optional | 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 | Derailleur system: yes Hub gear system: no | Hub gear system: no Derailleur system: yes | optional | no | 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 |
| Weight, approx. | 5.1 lbs | 6.4 lbs | 6 lbs | 7.1 lbs | 6.2 lbs | 6.4 lbs | 6.2 lbs | 7.1 lbs | 6.2 lbs | 6.4 lbs | 6.4 lbs | 7.1 lbs | 4.4 lbs | 6.4 lbs | 4.4 lbs | 6.2 lbs | 6.4 lbs | 6 lbs | 6 lbs |
| Rated continuous output | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W |
| Maximum power | 400 W | 586 W | 600 W | 600 W | 750 W | 600 W | 600 W | 600 W | 750 W | 600 W | 700 W | 600 W | 600 W | 700 W | 600 W | 750 W | 600 W | 750 W | 600 W |
| Max. power at a cadence of 70 rpm | 400 W | 290 W | 366.5 W | 370 W | 730 W | 600 W | 440 W | 550 W | 730 W | 600 W | 550 W | 550 W | 400 W | 550 W | 400 W | 730 W | 600 W | 730 W | 600 W |
| Max. power-to-weight ratio, approx. | 79 W/lb | 91 W/lb | 222 W/lb | 85 W/lb | 122 W/lb | 93 W/lb | 97 W/lb | 85 W/lb | 122 W/lb | 93 W/lb | 109 W/lb | 85 W/lb | 136 W/lb | 109 W/lb | 136 W/lb | 122 W/lb | 93 W/lb | 126 W/lb | 98 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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120 newton meters of maximum torque, deviations possible depending on shifting system. Higher performance values also mean higher wear and lower range – we leave this individual decision up to you. The eBike manufacturer can limit the maximum torque in the factory setting. In the eBike Flow app, you can then only set the maximum torque set by the manufacturer.
BackUp to 600% support only up to 20 mph. Available in Race, Turbo, eMTB+, Cargo, and Auto riding modes. Details on the compatibility of your eBike can be found in the eBike Flow app.
BackTrick Check works with the Performance Line CX (BDU384Y), Performance Line CX-R (BDU384Y), Performance Line CX Race (BDU374Y), Performance Line CX (BDU374Y) and Performance Line SX (BDU314Y) and on the following displays: Kiox 300, Kiox 400C, Kiox 500, Purion 200, Purion 400. Trick Check is not active by default on the Kiox 300, Kiox 500 and Purion 200 displays and must be activated manually under > "Settings > Display > Trick Check".
BackAvailable in combination with DualBattery and the PowerTube 800, PowerTube 600, and PowerTube 750 eBike batteries for selected drive units of the smart system: Performance Line CX-R (BDU386Y), Performance Line CX (BDU384Y), Cargo Line (BDU384Y).
BackAvailable in Europe only with the PowerTube 800 and PowerTube 600 eBike batteries and for selected drive units of the smart system: Performance Line CX-R (BDU386Y), Performance Line CX (BDU384Y), Cargo Line (BDU384Y).
BackHow long the maximum power of 750 watts is delivered depends on a number of factors, including cooling of the eBike components, the charge level of the battery, and the outside temperature.
BackExtended Boost is already available for the following drive units of the smart system in Race, eMTB+, and eMTB riding modes, but cannot be customized: Performance Line CX-R (BDU386Y), Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition (BDU376Y), Performance Line CX (BDU384Y), Performance Line CX (BDU374Y), Performance Line SX (BDU314Y). Customization will be available in every riding mode and for the following drive units of the smart system from mid-2026: Cargo Line (BDU384Y), Cargo Line (BDU374Y), Performance Line Sprint (BDU314Y). Extended Boost is not available in Limit mode.
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