E-Bike Motor King Bosch Launches Its First Hub Motor for Electric Bicycles
The 45 Nm drive weighs 2.3 kg and works with Bosch’s Smart System, electronic shifting and updated theft protection for city riders.
- Bosch launched its first rear hub motor, the Hub Line, for urban e-bikes, bringing the Smart System ecosystem to a new market segment.
- While Bosch has long dominated premium mid-drive systems, the urban e-bike market favors lightweight, quiet hub motors; Systems CEO Claus Fleischer said the new products "revolutionize the urban riding experience."
- The Hub Line motor delivers 45 Nm of torque and weighs just 2.3 kg , integrating with electronic shifting systems for real-time drivetrain coordination.
- Weighing 2.1 kg and measuring 68 mm across, the paired PowerTube 360 battery keeps system weight low; Bosch estimates up to 80 km of pedal-assist range.
- Alongside the motor, an updated ConnectModule offers theft protection via GPS, cellular connectivity, and an audible alarm; Bluetooth Low Energy tracking helps locate bikes in areas with weak GPS signals.
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