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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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Inspired by space travel and racing
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Innovative solutions minimise noise so that you can fully focus on the trail.
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| Hub Line (BDU306Y)¹¹ | Active Line (BDU332Y)⁴ | Active Line Plus (BDU344Y)¹ | Active Line Plus (BDU334Y)⁵ | Cargo Line (BDU384Y)⁹ | Cargo Line (BDU374Y)¹⁰ | Performance Line (BDU346Y)¹ | Performance Line (BDU336Y)¹ | Performance Line Speed (BDU388Y)³ | Performance Line Speed (BDU378Y)³ | Performance Line PX (BDU347Y)⁹ | Performance Line SX (BDU314Y)² | Performance Line CX (BDU384Y)⁹ | Performance Line CX (BDU374Y)¹⁰ | Performance Line CX‑R (BDU386Y)⁶ | Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition (BDU376Y)¹⁰ | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Max. support (%) | No | 340 % | 340 % | 340 % | 340 % | 600 % | 340 % | 340 % | 400 % | 340 % | 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 | 60 Nm | 120 Nm | 85 Nm | 120 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Start-up behaviour | fast, smooth | Harmonious, smooth | Harmonious, smooth | Harmonious, smooth | controlled, powerful | Controlled, Powerful | powerful, smooth | Powerful, smooth | sporty, fast | Fast, Sporty | powerful, dynamic, controlled | Natural, sensitive | Direct, Powerful | Direct, Powerful | Direct, Very powerful | Direct, Very powerful |
| Max. supported speed | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 45 km/h | 45 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h |
| Backpedal brake | No | Optional | Derailleur system: no, Hub gear system: optional | Optional | No | x | j | Optional | No | x | j | x | x | x | No | x |
| Walk assist with Hill Hold | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j |
| Hill start assist with Hill Hold | x | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j | j |
| 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 | 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. | 2.3 kg | 2.9 kg | 2.7 kg | 3.2 kg | 2.8 kg | 2.9 kg | Approx. 2.8 kg | 3.2 kg | 2.8 kg | 2.9 kg | 2.9 kg | 2.0 kg | 2.8 kg | 2.9 kg | 2.7 kg | 2.7 kg |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 400 W | 730 W | 600 W | 730 W | 600 W |
| Max. power-to-weight ratio, approx. | 174 W/kg | 202 W/kg | 222 W/kg | 188 W/kg | 268 W/kg | 207 W/kg | 214 W/kg | 188 W/kg | 268 W/kg | 207 W/kg | 240 W/kg | 300 W/kg | 268 W/kg | 207 W/kg | 277 W/kg | 218 W/kg |
¹ 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 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 customised 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 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 for gear shift detection: eShift hubs.
⁴ 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 for the derailleur system, but it is optional for the hub gear system.
Exception for gear shift detection: eShift hubs
⁵ 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 individual 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 for the derailleur system, but it is optional for the hub gear system.
Exception for gear shift detection: eShift hubs
⁶ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. The maximum support of 600% relates to speeds of up to 15 km/h 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 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 gear shift detection: eShift hubs
⁷ The various riding modes are activated/deactivated by the bicycle manufacturer and the specialist dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated in the display. Using the individual riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the eBiker, via the eBike Flow app. It's not possible to customise your riding mode on S-pedelecs.
⁸ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. Activation/deactivation of the various riding modes is carried out by the bicycle manufacturer and the specialist dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated in the display. Using the individual riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the eBiker, via the eBike Flow app. It's not possible to customise your riding mode on S-pedelecs.
⁹ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. The maximum support of 600% relates to speeds of up to 15 km/h 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 customised 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 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 for gear shift detection: eShift hubs.
¹⁰ Maximum values: Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system and battery. The maximum support of 600% relates to speeds of up to 15 km/h and can be increased in the Race, Turbo, eMTB+, Cargo and Auto riding modes.
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 for gear shift detection: eShift hubs
¹¹ The weight refers to the pure motor weight of the Hub Line – without control unit and cadence sensor. Support is based on intelligent sensor fusion, which is why maximum support is not specified as a percentage. Maximum values: Deviation possible depending on 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.
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120 newton metres of maximum torque, with deviations possible depending on shifting system type. Higher performance values also mean higher wear and a lower range – we leave this individual decision to you. The eBike manufacturer can set a limit in the factory on the maximum torque. In the eBike Flow app, you can then only set the maximum torque specified by the manufacturer.
BackUp to 600% support only up to 15 km/h. 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 enabled as standard on the Kiox 300, Kiox 500 and Purion 200 displays and must be enabled 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 the Race, eMTB+ and eMTB riding modes, but cannot be customised: Performance Line CX-R (BDU386Y), Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition (BDU376Y), Performance Line CX (BDU384Y), Performance Line CX (BDU374Y), Performance Line SX (BDU314Y). Customisation is 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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