The motor
Powerful, reliable and proven – that’s Bosch motors. When your pedalling power and motor assistance work together, you get exactly the performance you need when out and about.
The driving force of Bosch motors ensures that you reach any destination. Its integration into the bottom bracket ensures a low centre of gravity, directional stability and the direct transfer of force to the rear wheel by a chain or belt. The driving force of the e-bike is controlled by the pedals: the harder you pedal, the more the electric drive assists you – stop pedalling and the motor stops, but you keep on rolling.
The low-maintenance motors have an electronic control unit with a 32-bit processor and sensors for power, pedalling rate and speed. Thanks to 1,000 sensor measurements per second, its coordination is superb. The higher the power, the higher the torque and therefore the faster the acceleration. A pushing and starting aid helps your bike up hills at 6 km/h at the touch of a button, even if you are not sitting on the saddle.
Our specifications refer to the smart system. For information on the Bosch eBike system 2, please visit the Bosch eBike website.
The Bosch Performance Line motor
The Bosch Performance Line motor with up to 340% pedal assistance, a maximum torque of 75 Nm, dynamic start-up characteristics, and pedalling rate assistance of up to 120 rpm offers a natural riding feeling and more security. The Bosch Performance Line motor stands out from the crowd with its extremely quiet running and minimal pedalling resistance – even when switched off. The motor is integrated unobtrusively, thanks to its minimal dimensions and low weight.
The Bosch Performance Line CX motor
The Performance Line CX motor is a powerful and dynamic drive for intuitive handling and a unique riding experience – for even more riding enjoyment on technically demanding terrain. It stands apart with up to 340% pedal assistance, a maximum torque of 85 Nm, extremely sporty start-up characteristics, and pedalling rate assistance of up to 120 rpm. It stands out on account of its outstanding dynamics, minimal pedalling resistance and low weight of about 2.9 kg. At the same time, it is small and compact, ensuring ultra-aesthetic and unobtrusive integration.
The Bosch Performance Line Sprint motor
The Performance Line Sprint is one of the most lightweight and compact drive units in the Bosch portfolio. If you have a sporty riding style with a high pedalling rate, it gives you an extra strong boost of assistance – with peaks of up to 600 watts of motor power. With its characteristics, and sensitive and reactive response, it is ideal for anyone looking for a sporty, electrically powered ride. The Performance Line Sprint motor also impresses wit its significantly reduced pedalling resistance, an almost silent motor, and a weight of only approx. 2 kg. Its direct and sensitive response conveys the natural feel of cycling.
The Bosch Performance Line Sport motor
The Bosch Performance Line Sport is the ideal motor for longer rides and extended challenges. This powerful drive, with a torque of up to 75 Nm, provides an extra boost at speeds over 20 mph, with a maximum speed of 28 mph. The quiet drive unit ensures a natural riding sensation and performs best at high cadences. Quiet simply, it's the perfect partner for long commutes – or for extensive touring on the weekend.
The Bosch Performance Line Speed motor
Assistance up to a speed of 28 mph makes the Performance Speed drive the fastest Bosch e-bike motor. It impresses with its 250 watts of power, up to 340% pedal assistance, a maximum torque of 85 Nm, extremely sporty start-up characteristics, and pedalling rate assistance of up to 120 rpm.
The Bosch Cargo Line motor
The Bosch Cargo Line motor is the most powerful e-bike motor Bosch has yet produced with programming optimised for cargo bikes. It currently represents the benchmark with up to 400% pedal assistance, a maximum torque of 85 Nm, extremely powerful start-up characteristics, and pedalling rate assistance of up to 120 rpm. Its excellent dynamics, very low pedalling resistance, weight of about 3 kg and compact dimensions cannot fail to impress, ensuring that it can be integrated ultra-aesthetically and unobtrusively.
The drive concepts at a glance.
| Performance Line | Performance Line Speed | Performance Line CX | Cargo Line | Performance Line Sprint | Performance Line Sport | |
| Max. assistance up to (mph) | 20 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 28 | 28 |
| Number of levels of assistance* | 4 (ECO, SPORT, AUTO, TURBO) | 4 (ECO, SPORT, AUTO, TURBO) | 4 (ECO, SPORT, AUTO, TURBO) | 4 (ECO, SPORT, AUTO, TURBO) | 4 (ECO, SPORT, AUTO, TURBO) | 4 (ECO, SPORT, AUTO, TURBO) |
| Increase of pedal force (%) |
TURBO: 340 SPORT: 240 AUTO: dynamic ECO: 60 |
TURBO: 340 SPORT: 240 AUTO: dynamic ECO: 60 |
TURBO: 340 SPORT: 240 AUTO: dynamic ECO: 60 |
TURBO: 400 SPORT: 240 AUTO: dynamic ECO: 60 |
TURBO: 340
SPORT: 240 AUTO: dynamic ECO: 60 |
TURBO: 340
SPORT: 240 AUTO: dynamic ECO: 60 |
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Max. possible drive torque** (Nm) |
75 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 55 | 75 |
| Insurance certificate required | no | yes*** | no | no | yes*** | yes*** |
| Start-up characteristics | sporty | very sporty | very sporty | powerful | sensitive | sporty |
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Gear detection |
with derailleur gear | with derailleur gear / hub gear | with derailleur gear / hub gear | with derailleur gear / hub gear | with derailleur gear / hub gear | with derailleur gear / hub gear |
| Weight (kg) | approx. 3.2 | approx. 2.9 | approx. 2.9 | approx. 2.9 | approx. 2.0 | approx 3.2 |
* all available riding modes can be individually combined on bikes with smart system. The dealer can activate up to 4 modes in addition to the Off mode: TURBO, AUTO, eMTB, SPORT, TOUR+, TOUR and ECO.
** converted to a gear ratio of 1:1 foot pedal to chainwheel, excluding Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub gear
*** you need an insurance certificate and a driving licence for small powered bikes. A driving licence for class AM (from the age of 16 upwards) or for cars includes this. Helmets are mandatory on HS models.
The Bosch range calculator.
Calculate the range of your next e-bike tour in advance online. You can enter parameters such as the rider’s weight, motor, battery or type of terrain. You can also influence the range independently of your e-bike's technology. Reduced pedal assistance and more muscle power on your part can increase the range significantly.