Bosch Ebike Bike Motor Comparison & Test

While visiting the Bosch North America headquarters in Irvine, California, I was given access to a range of electric bikes with different motors. In this video, we talk about the differences between each (Bosch Active Line, Bosch Active Line Plus, Bosch Performance Line Cruise, Bosch Performance Line Speed, and Bosch Performance Line CX). The goal was to differentiate between each model was designed to accomplish and we discuss the weight, torque, and price differences at length.

Bosch ebike rive systems offer:
- UL certification
- Water resistant (but don't submerge or spray hard with a power washer)
- Shift detection, to reduce gear mashing and drivetrain wear
- Higher pedal RPM support: 100 for Active, 105 for Active Line Plus, and 120 for Performance Line

[HomesteadOC]

Thanks for keeping the helmet on the whole time, I was worried you’d fall over.

[driewiel]

Which one made the most noise?
1. Bosch Active Line
2. Bosch Active Line Plus
3. Bosch Performance Line Cruise
4. Bosch Performance Line Speed
5. Bosch Performance Line CX
6. The guy talking the whole time

[richardallankellogg]

You should have let the expert do the talking/explaining of the features/differences. I notice you do that in a lot of your videos.

[electricfatbiker]

I’ve been enjoying my Bosch CX powered Izip fatbike for almost a year, nothing but good things to say about Bosch and Izip. 1800 miles so far.

[davidbradford]

You never let the other person talk. I am getting tired of your video reviews.

[thomaspowell]

I’ve had my bike for awhile now, so becoming a bit of an expert☺️might even start an ebike service/upgrade centre.

[Thejasond]

Have been using the Bosch performance for the last two years on my Townie go, support has been excellent

[franciscoribeiro]

Amazing comparison. Thank's.Now, the price difference makes a lot more sense

[siriosstar]

The bosch CX is super sensitive and smooth. I can start on a very steep hill and get immediate assist . Also it's very easy to find the " sweet spot " in any gear or any assist level. I like keeping the same cadence when riding and have enough practice with this motor to know when to shift gears and or the assist level. Oh and The Turbo mode is unbelievably powerful.

[kraisydave]

Really great informative ebike motor vid. I've been shopping due to lung issues. I really appreciate you making this.

[runhome]

Hey Court,
You keep raising the bar. This is one of your best reviews.

[DrMaximBaini]

Inviting an expert guest just to say "yes, yeah yeah" ? I would rather liked to hear more from him.
Thanks for the video though, it contains great info.

[dmitryo]

Having full suspension MTB and changing Bosch Performance Line motor already 3rd time. First motor died at 6500 km, second at 7800 km. Each lastet approx 2 years. Bike - Trek Powerfly 7+ fs 2015. Both motors had same simptoms - clicking while you pedaling. A bit disappointed with life duration of this devices. Besides this idea of ebike is superb. Trip with 100 km goes easy, does not matter if there are hills :)

[pauliedriver]

Great page I’m excited t get my Trex Allant 9. 9 and start biking. Bosch is a really good company and you have a ton of great knowledge thanks for your work

[tribester]

Time to get back and review the latest 2020 Bosch CX motors!

[clashwithmoi]

The performance line cruise and speed sound amazing

[TheEdge]

In terms of noise, clearly, the Active Line was the winner. I recently rented a bike with the Active Line Plus and it was quiet too. I couldn't believe it because I have a Bulls Lacuba EVO E45 and it has a belt drive Brose... The Active Line Plus produced less noise!

[StumpyNubs]

"Hello Mr. Bosch expert! Please stand next to me as I show you all I know about your products. Feel free to nod once in a while. OK, thanks for your time."

[Michael-wnjj]

Bosch is not the only one offers gear shift detection. Kalkhoff Impulse 2.0 motor from 2014 invented gear shift detection for derailleur AND internal gear hub.

[thomaspowell]

I like the active line plus, it's really quite and very smooth power delivery