A Guide to Bosch Drive Units

Bosch is a world leader in ebike drivetrain technology, and can be found on the majority of high quality ebikes around the world.

At Reckless Bikes we sell brands with Bosch including Tern, Gazelle, Urban Arrow and Benno.

Bosch offers a range of motors for different applications:

ACTIVE LINE

 Designed for everyday commuting and general use, the active line from Bosch features 40nm of torque and is compatible with both derailleur and hub gear systems. 

ACTIVE LINE PLUS

 With 50nm of torque, the PLUS system is a slight notch above the base active line. Peak power is 600-watts, and comes with gear-shift detection for derailleur equipped ebikes.

CARGO LINE

 Designed for heavy loads and multiple passengers, the Cargo Line is powerful and responsive for daily use, heavy use and all-season riding. If you're shopping for a long-tail or cargo box bike, make sure it is equipped with the Cargo Line drivetrain from Bosch.

PERFORMANCE LINE

 The most quiet system, this Bosch drivetrain system is a compromise between ultimate performance and useability. Heavy treks and varied landscapes are what the performance line does best.

PERFORMANCE LINE SX

The lightest Bosch system, and designed for high cadence pedaling, the Performance Line SX is optimized for aggressive adventurous riders that want responsive performance while keeping their bike as light as possible. 55nm and less than 2.0 kg in weight. 

PERFORMANCE LINE CX

 85nm of torque makes the CX system amongst the most powerful of the Bosch Drivetrain Systems. Designed for maximum performance, endurance and extreme terrain. 

PERFORMANCE LINE CX RACE LIMITED EDITION

The most performance oriented drive system from Bosch, The Race Limited Edition features 85nm and maximum power output of 600 watts. Maximum support is up to 400%.