E-bike motors
E-bike motors at a glance – Find your perfect tuning
Below we present the most important e-bike motors that can be tuned with products from our shop:
Tuning for Bosch Smart System (BES3) Gen4 from 2022
With the new Bosch Gen4 2022 E-Bike System (BES3), sometimes also called “Bosch Smart System 2022" or less commonly referred to as "Bosch Gen5", Bosch is breaking new ground. It is a smart, self-contained system consisting of various interconnected elements: namely the eBike Flow app, the Kiox 300 on-board computer, the LED Remote control unit and the powerful PowerTube 750 battery. The system is constantly being expanded with additional components. As a drive unit, Bosch relies on the proven Gen4 motors, which deliver exceptionally powerful torque of up to 85 Nm. Performance The system is designed to be continuously optimized through regular updates via Bluetooth.
In short, with the Bosch Smart With the Gen4 (from 2022) drive system, Bosch aims to finally advance into the digital e-bike future. Since the new system included various changes (e.g., changes to the connectors), previous e-bike tuning tools for Bosch Gen4 proved incompatible, and new tuning solutions had to be developed. Initial successes have already been achieved, so there are now recommended tuning tools for Bosch Gen4 2022 and for the Bosch Smart System 2022 exists.
Products for the Bosch Gen4 2022 (Bosch Smart System 2022) in the shop
More information about the engine in our Bosch Gen4 2022 blog
Tuning for Bosch 2020 (Gen4) engines
The new Bosch Gen4 e-bike motor, with up to 85 Newton meters, has caused quite a stir right from the start. This is not only because Bosch motors are now market leaders and the new motor is inherently very powerful, but also because it comes equipped with anti-tuning software virtually from the factory. However, this hasn't stopped tuning manufacturers from quickly implementing impressive tuning solutions. According to the manufacturer, the new generation of Bosch e-bike motors offers up to 340% maximum drive assistance at 250 watts of continuous power and allows assistance up to 120 rpm (cadence). A wide range of riding modes (Turbo/ExtendedBoost (2021)-eMTB/Tour/Eco/Off) and numerous display options (Kiox, Intuvia, Nyon, Nyon2, etc.) round out this powerful e-bike motor. Of particular interest, of course, was the extent to which the new Bosch Gen4 engine could be exempted from the 25 km/h limit. We now carry over 14 different tuning products for this engine variant alone.
Products for the Bosch 2020 (Gen4) in the shop
More information about the engine in our Bosch Gen4 blog
Tuning for Bosch Active and Performance (+CX) Line Engines (Gen2 & Gen3)
The powerful one Performance (+CX) Line The 75 Newton meters (maximum 85 Newton meters) drive system has been a huge hit with e-mountain bikers. The Gen2 motors are particularly popular. The optimized Drive Unit (DU) is a reliable performer in off-road terrain and on alpine trails. Thanks to the ultimate "Uphill Flow," even extreme climbs in the terrain should now be mastered with ease. Active Line However, this variant receives little attention in the mountain bike sector. Both motor variants essentially form the so-called Generation 2 (Gen2) at Bosch and have been in use since 2014. From a tuning perspective, the Gen3 variant is no different from the Gen2. Significant differences are only noticeable when opening the motor and in the size of the chainring, which is why we have combined both motor variants for simplicity.
Products for the Bosch Gen2 and Gen3 motor in the shop
More information about the motor in our Bosch Gen2 and Gen3 Motor Blog
Tuning for Bosch Classic Line (Gen1) engines
The Bosch Classic motor essentially forms the historical basis for all Bosch motors. The basic idea: "We turn it 180 degrees and install it in a mountain bike" – that was the starting point for the highly successful history of e-mountain bikes. From this, Bosch e-bike motors are now market leaders and are installed in over 50 e-bike brands – including well-known brands such as Bergamont, Bulls, Cannondale, Cube, Diamant, Flyer, Focus, Gazelle, Ghost, Giant, Grace, Haibike, Hercules, Kalkhoff, Kettler, Kreidler, KTM, Merida, Pegasus, Raleigh, Scott, Sinus, Univega, Winora, and many others... Ultimately, the Bosch Classic motor also marked the beginning of e-bike tuning, as the demand for more power and strength beyond the legally permitted limits was growing rapidly due to the rapid proliferation of e-mountain bikes. The Bosch Classic motor is known as the Gen 1 motor and was manufactured until 2014. Incidentally, it is the only motor to date that can be optimized via software tuning.
Products for the Bosch Classic (Gen1) motor in the shop
More information about the motor in our Bosch Gen1 blog
Tuning for Yamaha Powerdrive Engines
The first Yamaha Powerdrive (PW) motor was launched on the market in 2014. The PW drive caused quite a stir because it was quite small and light, yet still extremely powerful (continuous rated power 70 Nm). Since then, Yamaha PW motors have been continuously improved and optimized for specific e-bike types, which is why different variants of this high-quality drive are now available. Particularly worthy of mention is the powerful Yamaha PW-X drive, which was launched in 2017 and was specifically designed for e-mountain bikes (there is now even an optimized successor version, the PW-X2). There are also Yamaha drive series such as the PW-TE or PW-CE, which were designed more for city use and focus on comfort and riding stability. The PW-X3 motors are completely new and have a smaller volume and lower weight. By now, there should be a suitable Yamaha PW drive for virtually every type of e-bike. Today, Yamaha mid-engines are considered a real alternative to the largely market-dominating Bosch e-bike drives.
Products for Yamaha Powerdrive (PW) engines in the shop
More information about the engine in our Yamaha Powerdrive Blog
Tuning for GIANT SyncDrive engines
The first SyncDrive drives came onto the market in 2017; they are used exclusively in Giant E-bikes. The SyncDrive motors are the result of a cooperation between the Taiwanese e-bike manufacturer Giant and Yamaha. To be precise, the SyncDrive drives are based on Yamaha engines, but they are Giant equipped with their own software. A special feature of the SyncDrive drives is the so-called Smart Assist technology, which automatically provides the appropriate level of pedal assistance and can be compared to automatic transmissions in cars. There are now various SyncDrive drives that have been optimized for different e-bike types. Giant SyncDrive Life, for example, is a revised version of the Yamaha PW drive for city e-bikes. The sporty Giant The SyncDrive Sport drive, on the other hand, has a high torque of 80 Nm and is therefore ideal for touring and trekking e-bikes. Giant SyncDrive Pro is a true powerhouse based on the proven Yamaha PW-X motor and designed specifically for use in e-mountain bikes. Brand new are the Giant SyncDrive Pro 2 motors.
Products for the GIANT SyncDrive motor in the shop
More information about the engine in our blog
Tuning for Shimano engines
The Japanese company Shimano is one of the most important and successful manufacturers of bicycle components and accessories worldwide. It's no wonder that Shimano entered the booming e-bike market relatively early. As early as 2010, the company presented its first e-bike drive system, called Shimano. STePS ("Shimano Total Electric Power Systems"). The first version, still equipped with a front motor, was not a great success, particularly due to its relatively short range. Therefore, the Shimano STePS Drive system completely revised and greatly improved, resulting in the new version of the Shimano STePS System was launched, but now with a mid-engine and a significantly increased range. This is when the real success story of Shimano e-bike drives began. There are now different versions of the STePS Drive systems, such as the "classic" lightweight, compact E6000 with a torque of 50 Nm. The E8000 drive, on the other hand, was specifically designed for use in e-mountain bikes. Although the E8000 motor is very light (under 3 kg), it delivers an impressive torque of 70 Nm. The riding experience of the E8000 is said to be very close to that of a "real," non-motorized e-MTB. The Shimano STePS Drive systems consist of different components (e.g. motors, batteries, bike computers), which can be configured by the respective manufacturers according to their specific requirements. It is therefore not surprising that Shimano STePS Systems are now used by many different e-bike manufacturers and in a wide variety of models. The successor to the E8000, the EP8 motor, is now on the market. This motor features several improvements over its predecessor, most notably an increase in torque to a full 85 Nm.
Products for Shimano engines in the shop
More information about the engine in our blog
Tuning for Brose Engines
The world-famous German automotive supplier Brose launched its first self-developed e-bike mid-drive motor in the summer of 2014. Interestingly, the motor was based on a proven steering motor for cars, produced millions of times. This motor was further developed and specifically optimized for use in e-bikes. The result was a highly efficient, yet compact and very quiet e-bike drive. There are now various Brose Motors that are specifically designed to meet the requirements of different e-bike types. For example, the Brose Drive C "City Champion", which was designed for use in the city. The Brose Drive T, on the other hand, is primarily a long-distance runner, which is also very well suited for cargo e-bikes. The popular Brose With the Drive S, special emphasis was placed on sensitive response and top performance on difficult trails. This powerful drive offers 410 percent (!) maximum assistance and an impressive 90 Nm of torque. It also offers an exclusive assistance level, the "Flex Power Mode."
products for Brose Engines in the shop
More information about the engine in our blog
Tuning for Specialized (Brose) Engines
The US company Specialized is not only one of the world's largest bicycle manufacturers, it also produces e-bikes. Primarily Specialized known among connoisseurs for its particularly high-quality and powerful e-mountain bikes. The "Specialized Levo" model series, as these are real high-end E-MTBs. The full-suspension models also have a very good reputation. "Specialized Turbo Levo" E-MTBs. The Specialized Kenovo" E-MTBs were primarily designed for particularly difficult terrain. All these model series are certainly among the best the E-MTB market has to offer. Interesting fact: Even if Specialized many e-bike components developed in-house, so the Specialized Engines on the proven Brose Motors. For this reason, many e-bike tuning tools are Brose also compatible with Specialized E-Bikes.
products for Specialized (Brose) Engines in the shop
More information about the engine in our blog
Tuning for Bafang Max Drive Engines
The Chinese company Bafang is an internationally active manufacturer of system components for electric vehicles, with a primary focus on e-bikes and e-scooters. Bafang produces sophisticated complete e-bike systems, including motors, batteries, HMIs, and sensors. In spring 2015, the Bafang Max Drive A mid-engine system that remains very popular today. Interestingly, Bafang not only produces mid-engines, but also front and rear motors. Bafang also produces different drive systems designed for the specific requirements of different e-bike types (eMTB, eRoad, eTour, eCity, eCargo).
Products for Bafang Max Drive Engines in the shop
More information about the engine in our blog
Tuning for Rocky Mountain Powerplay Engines
The Canadian company “Rocky Mountain Bicycles Ltd is primarily known for its high-quality mountain bikes. In 2017, the company presented the "Altitude Powerplay“ an E-MTB that combines the excellent riding characteristics of the non-motorized “Rocky Mountain Altitude” MTBs with the self-developed, powerful Powerplay-Motor. According to the company, this was the first motorized mountain bike that had exactly the same riding characteristics as comparable mountain bikes without motor support. Indeed, this E-MTB found many enthusiastic fans among connoisseurs. This is likely to be the case with newer models such as the Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon E-MTB should be no different.
Products for the Dyname Engine in the shop
More information about the engine in our blog
Tuning for Impulse Engines
In the Impulse E-bike drives are complete systems consisting of motor, battery and display. Impulse Systems are produced by the Derby Cycle
Holding GmbH, the largest bicycle manufacturer in Germany and the third largest in Europe. The company's well-known brands include Kalkhoff, Focus, Univega, and Raleigh – which, incidentally, are also the only e-bike brands in which Impulse Drives are installed. A first
Impulse E-bike drive was launched in 2011 – it was actually the first e-bike mid-engine with an integrated coaster brake (this had not been technically possible before). The quiet, yet powerful Impulse EVO drive, which has a powerful torque of 80 Nm. The EVO Next is particularly well-suited for long distances. A modern classic is the Impulse 2.0 engine, which with impressive 70 Nm is very well suited for use in the city. In this segment, the Impulse 2.0 even as a competitor to the classic Bosch and Yamaha drive systems.
products for Impulse Engines in the shop
More information about the engine in our blog
Tuning for Panasonic engines
The e-bike drives from the well-known Japanese electronics company Panasonic were among the best-selling in Germany for a long time. Even though Bosch systems are now the market leader, Panasonic drives, thanks to innovative new developments and high quality, continue to hold their own in the e-bike market. Interestingly, Panasonic produces not only mid-mounted motors, but also front-mounted motors. The Panasonic front-mounted motor is primarily geared toward comfort and is designed for daily use in the city (one advantage is that the drive can be combined with a coaster brake). There are various versions of Panasonic mid-mounted motors to choose from. These are 250 W motors with torque ranging from 65 to 80 Nm. The Panasonic "rear mount" mid-mounted motors have the battery located at the rear behind the seat tube, while the "front mount" mid-mounted motors have the batteries integrated into the down tube for a visually appealing look. Panasonic e-bike motors are primarily installed in models from KTM, FLYER (e.g., T-Series), KETTLER, etc.
Products for Panasonic motors in the shop
More information about the engine in our blog
Tuning for FLYON TQ Motors
The Haibike FLYON ePerformance The drive system was specially developed for use in e-mountain bikes. This high-end series was first launched in the 2019 model year and is extremely popular among connoisseurs - the system was awarded the "Design & Innovation Award", with the award winners even concluding that "Haibike with the FLYONseries, which is probably the biggest leap in development since the invention of eMountain bikes." Outstanding features are a very strong battery (630 Wh / 48 V) and an extremely powerful motor with a torque of up to 120 Nm. While most components of the FLYON Systems from Haibike itself, the motor was developed in collaboration with the renowned German technology supplier TQ. The result of this collaboration is arguably one of the most powerful e-bike mid-drive motors ever. A special feature is the patented pin ring gearbox, which delivers a lot of power even in the smallest of spaces. With this drive, you practically "fly" over the trails - the name "FLYON" is therefore quite appropriate. The FLYON ePerformance System is installed on various Haibike XDURO model series such as NDURO, ALLMTN, ALLTRAIL & ADVENTR. Here you will find tuning tools with which you can get even more out of your FLYON TQ engine you can get out!
Products for Flyon TQ engines in the shop
More information about the engine in our blog
Tuning for TQ engines
The TQ HPR 120S motor set completely new standards in the field of high-performance e-bike drives. This drive is extremely powerful (constant torque of 120 Nm), making it ideal for e-mountain bikes and cargo e-bikes, as well as conventional leisure and commuter e-bikes. A special feature of this mid-drive motor is the patented pin-ring transmission, which enables extremely high performance in the smallest of spaces – no wonder the motor won the coveted "Design & Innovation Award 2018." Even the steepest climbs can be easily mastered with this powerhouse. There are now even other variants of this motor, such as the "TQ HPR 120S Race" or the "TQ HPR 120C." One of the first e-bike manufacturers to equip its models with TQ motors was Haibike with its FLYON Series. The TQ Group is headquartered in Seefeld, Germany. With tuning tools from our shop, you can finally unlock the full potential of these powerful engines!
Products for TQ engines in the shop
More information about the engine in our blog
Tuning for BionX motors
The Canadian company BionX manufactured high-quality e-bike drive systems consisting of a motor, battery, and control console. BionX even managed to integrate a rear-wheel motor and hub gears, something long considered technically impossible (BionX IGH3 drive). The company initially made a name for itself with its effective rear-wheel motors, but in 2012 it also presented its own front-wheel motor. On the one hand, BionX produced conversion kits that could be used to convert regular bicycles into motorized e-bikes, and on the other hand, it also collaborated with e-bike manufacturers who installed BionX drives directly into their vehicles. At one point, BionX motors were installed by more than 30 brands, including well-known names such as Focus, Wheeler, Diamant, Kalkhoff, KTM, Raleigh, Riese & Müller, and Univega. The BionX front motor was also installed in e-bikes from Diamant. Unfortunately, the German company BionX GmbH also had to cease operations towards the end of 2018, following the demise of its Canadian parent company.
Products for BionX motors in the shop
More information about the engine in our blog
Tuning for Neodrives & Xion engines
Behind Neodrives is the southern German Alber GmbH. It is Neodrives It is a fully-fledged e-bike drive system that – unlike most other systems – is not powered by a mid-wheel motor, but by a rear-wheel motor. Neodrives The system has received numerous awards and is now installed in e-bikes from numerous renowned manufacturers, including models from Kalkhoff, Raleigh, Bulls Green Mover, Simplon, and Univega. E-bikes from Derby Cycle The system is used under the name Xion (among others in Raleigh & Kalkhoff E-Bikes) - Neodrives and Xion engines are virtually identical. Incidentally, there is even a Neodrives Conversion kit that allows you to upgrade conventional bicycles to motorized pedelecs. After years of only extremely complicated tuning options for Neodrives E-bikes existed, there is now at least a "real", and really recommendable, tuning tool for Neodrives & Xion engines.
products for Neodrives & Xion engines in the shop
More information about the engine in our blog
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