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Bosch eBike Systems Active Line drive unit

Whether you need to get to work in the morning or to a restaurant in the evening: Active Line brings the joy back to urban mobility - even in rush hour. Smooth, lightweight and quiet, it is the ideal way to get around town. Its controlled acceleration with barely noticeable pedal resistance at over 25 km/h or when switched off turns every trip into a delight, as well as making an elegant statement. The Active Line is a recipient of the Red Dot Design Award. The drive unit integrates perfectly into the bike's frame and its light weight completes the impressive package. 

Award-winning design

Bosch sets new standards with flowing shapes and a pleasing linear design.

Clean eBike look

Thanks to its compact size, the Active Line drive unit allows improved integration within the bicycle frame.

Easy handling

Its modest weight and low centre of gravity provide for easy handling.

Carefree cruising

The innovative drive concept allows a very light drive unit, weighing only 2.9 kg.

Quiet cruising

A lightweight, quiet Bosch motor provides even more riding enjoyment without annoying extraneous noises.

Great riding sensation

The Active Line delivers moderate support while providing a particularly enjoyable riding sensation.

Smart riding experience

Feels great: Experience controlled acceleration with minimum pedal resistance when switched off or at over 25 km/h.

Relaxed ride

Intelligent support. The multi-sensor concept for the drive unit takes more than 1,000 measurements per second to provide controlled power delivery. 

Backpedal function

The new Active Line is also available with a backpedal function.

Plastic gear wheel

For the quiet transmission of the motor torque to the hollow shaft and thus to the chainring

Crank shaft

With multi-tooth receiver

Motor control

For controlling the drive system

Torque sensor

Detects the rider's own pedal power and passes this on to the motor control system

Electrical Connections

For battery, sensors and light

Plastic gear wheel

For the quiet transmission of the motor torque to the hollow shaft and thus to the chainring

Absorbs the power of the electric motor and transmits it via a freewheel to the hollow shaft. On the hollow shaft, the chainring is fixed by means of a multi-tooth receiver and a fastening nut.

Crank shaft

With multi-tooth receiver

The pedal is secured on the crankshaft with the crank arm by means of a multi-tooth receiver.

Motor control

For controlling the drive system

The electronic control centre of the drive ensures smooth delivery of power, processing over 1,000 measured values per second.

Torque sensor

Detects the rider's own pedal power and passes this on to the motor control system

Alongside the cadence and speed sensor, this is the key component for determining riding behaviour.

Electrical Connections

For battery, sensors and light

The drive unit contains all the cable connections for the battery, display, sensors and third party components.

Gears

The Active Line is compatible with both the derailleur and hub gear systems.

Unique riding experience

Experience controlled acceleration with minimum pedal resistance when switched off or at over 25 km/h.

Optimal support

The intelligent multi-sensor concept takes more than 1,000 measurements per second to ensure a controlled power characteristic.


Max. torque

A maximum torque of up to 40 Nm ensures gentle supporting acceleration. 

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Max. drive

The gentle support of the Active Line is perfect for city trips.

Drive unit

Moderate support for greater mobility in everyday use up to a maximum of 25 km/h.

Backpedal function

The new Active Line is also available with a backpedal function.

Technical data

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Bosch eBike Systems Active Line drive unit
Active Line
(25 km/h)

Bosch eBike Systems Active Line drive unit
Active Line

(25 km/h)

Bosch eBike Systems Active Line Plus drive unit
Active Line Plus
(25 km/h)

Bosch eBike Systems Active Line Plus drive unit
Active Line Plus
(25 km/h)

Bosch eBike Systems Cargo Line drive unit
Cargo Line

(25 km/h)

Bosch eBike Systems Cargo Line drive unit
Cargo Line

(25 km/h)

Bosch eBike Systems Cargo Line drive unit
Cargo Line
(25 km/h)

Bosch eBike Systems Cargo Line drive unit
Cargo Line 
(25 km/h)


Performance Line

(25 km/h)


Performance Line

(25 km/h)

Bosch eBike Systems Performance Line drive unit
Performance Line
(25 km/h)

Bosch eBike Systems Performance Line drive unit
Performance Line

(25 km/h)

Bosch eBike Systems Performance Line CX Drive Unit
Performance Line CX

(32 km/h)

Bosch Performance Line CX drive unit
Performance Line CX
(32 km/h)


Performance Line CX Race
Limited Edition 
(25 km/h)
System Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 The smart system The smart system Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 The smart system The smart system Bosch eBike System 2 Bosch eBike System 2 The smart system Bosch eBike System 2 The smart system
Shifting system type 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

Derailleur system/ hub gear system*

Derailleur system/Hub gear system* Derailleur system
Support levels** (%) 250 250 250 270 400 400 400 400 340 340 300 300 340 340 400
Maximum possible drive torque (Nm) 40 40 50 50 85 85 85 85 75 75 65 65

85

85 85
Maximum cadence with drive support (rpm) 100 100 105 105 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120
Start-up behaviour harmonious harmonious harmonious agile harmonious agile

powerful

powerful

powerful powerful

Dynamic/sporty

Dynamic/sporty

dynamic sporty

Very sporty

Very sporty Super sporty
Support up to max. 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h
Backpedal function optional nein optional nein nein nein nein nein optional nein nein nein nein nein  
Smart walk assistance with hill hold x x x x x x x x x x x x x x  
Gear shift detection ja ja nein ja nein ja nein ja nein ja nein ja ja ja
(dynamic)
 
Weight  ca. 2,9 kg ca. 2,9 kg ca. 3,2 kg ca. 3,2 kg ca. 2,9 kg ca. 2,9 kg ca. 2,9 kg ca. 2,9 kg ca. 3,2 kg ca. 3,2 kg ca. 3,2 kg ca. 3,2 kg ca. 2,9 kg ca. 2,9 kg ca. 2,75 kg

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For more than 10 years, Bosch eBike Systems has been delivering innovative eBike drive systems that offer the best performance and quality. Numerous awards and test wins confirm this and allow us to pursue our daily work with pride. 

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