ELECTRIC - ADVICE: Help choosing an e-bike motor

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT MOTOR FOR YOU?

With the growing number of players offering motors and batteries, and the development of increasingly extensive ranges, choosing electric assistance is no easy task. Positioned at the bottom bracket, in the front wheel or in the rear wheel, offering torque ranging from 30 Nm to 120 Nm, motors display, depending on their characteristics, very different behaviours, making them more suited to urban use, leisure riding, or sporty outings on road or MTB. Here is a guide to help you see more clearly through the main brands' offerings and to help you find the electric assistance best suited to your needs.

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Active line (3g)

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: Occasional urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 40 Nm
  • Behaviour: Harmonious
  • Assistance levels: 4
  • Walk assist: Up to 6 km/h
  • Weight: 2.9 kg
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The Bosch Active Line motor is quiet and lightweight, with smoothly dosed acceleration and minimal pedalling resistance. Ideal in the city for relaxed everyday riding and short excursions.

The Bosch Active Line motor is quiet and lightweight, with smoothly dosed acceleration and minimal pedalling resistance. Ideal in the city for relaxed everyday riding and short excursions.

Active line PLUS (3g)

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: Intensive urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 50 Nm
  • Behaviour: Smooth
  • Assistance levels: 4
  • Walk assist: Up to 6 km/h
  • Weight: 3.2 kg
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The Active Line Plus is a quiet, smooth and harmonious motor that allows you to confidently tackle long distances thanks to slightly more powerful assistance and higher torque. Perfect for long weekend rides.

The Active Line Plus is a quiet, smooth and harmonious motor that allows you to confidently tackle long distances thanks to slightly more powerful assistance and higher torque. Perfect for long weekend rides.

PERFORMANCE LINE (3G)

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: MTB, Intensive urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 65 Nm
  • Behaviour: Sporty & dynamic
  • Assistance levels: 4
  • Walk assist: Up to 6 km/h
  • Weight: 3.2 kg
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This motor allows for dynamic and sporty riding. It is characterised by high power output, even at low pedalling cadences, making starting off easier.

This motor allows for dynamic and sporty riding. It is characterised by high power output, even at low pedalling cadences, making starting off easier.

PERFORMANCE LINE CX (4G)

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: MTB, Intensive urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 85 Nm
  • Behaviour: Very sporty
  • Assistance levels: 4
  • Walk assist: Up to 6 km/h
  • Weight: 2.9 kg
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The most powerful motor in the range allows you to ride on the most rugged terrain and tackle the steepest climbs while maintaining natural pedalling. This fourth generation, in addition to its extreme compactness and great lightness, delivers very strong acceleration and proves hyper-responsive. Just like the previous version, it also offers the eMTB mode (Extended Boost function) which replaces Sport mode and automatically varies between Tour and Turbo modes. With a maximum torque of 85 Nm, the motor dynamically adjusts assistance between 120% and 340% depending on the pressure applied to the pedals. Without needing to change mode, the motor always delivers the ideal power, even at low pedalling cadences, and starting on climbs is no problem at all. A reliable choice for MTB riding.

The most powerful motor in the range allows you to ride on the most rugged terrain and tackle the steepest climbs while maintaining natural pedalling. This fourth generation, in addition to its extreme compactness and great lightness, delivers very strong acceleration and proves hyper-responsive. Just like the previous version, it also offers the eMTB mode (Extended Boost function) which replaces Sport mode and automatically varies between Tour and Turbo modes. With a maximum torque of 85 Nm, the motor dynamically adjusts assistance between 120% and 340% depending on the pressure applied to the pedals. Without needing to change mode, the motor always delivers the ideal power, even at low pedalling cadences, and starting on climbs is no problem at all. A reliable choice for MTB riding.

PERFORMANCE LINE CX SI

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: MTB, Intensive urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 85 Nm
  • Behaviour: Very sporty
  • Assistance levels: 4
  • Walk assist: Up to 6 km/h
  • Weight: 2.9 kg
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The most powerful motor in the range allows you to ride on the most rugged terrain and tackle the steepest climbs while maintaining natural pedalling. It is identical to the Performance CX 4G but differs through its Smart System (SI) for superior digital functions by connecting the battery, the controller and the display. This version offers a personalised e-bike experience by adopting the EBike Flow app with unique riding sensations. The functions are numerous, covering output data, fitness indicators and anti-theft security. Moreover, Over the Air updates are regularly delivered via Bluetooth and connectivity with third-party apps is enhanced. This motor is compatible with the PowerTube 750 battery for incredible range, the Kiox 300 display and the LED Remote.

The most powerful motor in the range allows you to ride on the most rugged terrain and tackle the steepest climbs while maintaining natural pedalling. It is identical to the Performance CX 4G but differs through its Smart System (SI) for superior digital functions by connecting the battery, the controller and the display. This version offers a personalised e-bike experience by adopting the EBike Flow app with unique riding sensations. The functions are numerous, covering output data, fitness indicators and anti-theft security. Moreover, Over the Air updates are regularly delivered via Bluetooth and connectivity with third-party apps is enhanced. This motor is compatible with the PowerTube 750 battery for incredible range, the Kiox 300 display and the LED Remote.

PW-SERIES TE

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: Intensive & occasional urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 60 Nm
  • Behaviour: Smooth
  • Assistance levels: 4
  • Walk assist: Yes
  • Weight: 3.4 kg
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The PW-TE drive unit prioritises comfort and riding stability in the city, handling all road conditions with ease, including steep climbs. This technology has been developed to be both more powerful, easier to use and intelligently adapted to its urban environment. The system is even capable of automatically changing the assist mode at the right moment while you ride, for a sensation of lightness and smoothness.

The PW-TE drive unit prioritises comfort and riding stability in the city, handling all road conditions with ease, including steep climbs. This technology has been developed to be both more powerful, easier to use and intelligently adapted to its urban environment. The system is even capable of automatically changing the assist mode at the right moment while you ride, for a sensation of lightness and smoothness.

PW-SERIES ST

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: MTB, Intensive urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 70 Nm
  • Behaviour: Sporty & dynamic
  • Assistance levels: 4
  • Walk assist: Yes
  • Weight: 3.4 kg
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Yamaha's standard model, the lightweight and compact PW-ST drive unit delivers smooth and powerful assistance with a natural pedalling sensation, even at high cadence. Easy to use and highly versatile, it is designed for both urban use and more demanding sporty routes. By combining power and control stability, this technology allows the rider to cycle with complete peace of mind, even on the steepest slopes.

Yamaha's standard model, the lightweight and compact PW-ST drive unit delivers smooth and powerful assistance with a natural pedalling sensation, even at high cadence. Easy to use and highly versatile, it is designed for both urban use and more demanding sporty routes. By combining power and control stability, this technology allows the rider to cycle with complete peace of mind, even on the steepest slopes.

PW-X2

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: MTB, Intensive urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 80 Nm
  • Behaviour: Very sporty
  • Assistance levels: 5
  • Walk assist: Yes
  • Weight: 3.1 kg
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From low-speed to high-speed ranges, the drive unit is ultra-responsive to the rider's demands. Combined with a design incorporating a classic bottom bracket axle, it ensures a very natural riding sensation. Compared to the PW-ST, it delivers a precise and powerful response with each pedal stroke and adds better power management at higher pedalling cadences.
Hyper-responsive, compact and lightweight, this motor incorporates a fifth mode (Extra Power) that improves assist torque across all speed ranges. It also provides significant support to riders who have just negotiated tight corners or climbed steep slopes.

From low-speed to high-speed ranges, the drive unit is ultra-responsive to the rider's demands. Combined with a design incorporating a classic bottom bracket axle, it ensures a very natural riding sensation. Compared to the PW-ST, it delivers a precise and powerful response with each pedal stroke and adds better power management at higher pedalling cadences.
Hyper-responsive, compact and lightweight, this motor incorporates a fifth mode (Extra Power) that improves assist torque across all speed ranges. It also provides significant support to riders who have just negotiated tight corners or climbed steep slopes.

PW-X3

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: MTB, Intensive urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 85 Nm
  • Behaviour: Very sporty
  • Assistance levels: 5
  • Walk assist: Yes
  • Weight: 2.75 kg
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The PW-X3 drive unit is lighter, more compact and features 85 Nm of torque for instant response and exceptional performance on demanding climbs. Combined with Zero Cadence technology and a narrow Q-factor, the motor delivers instant power for rapid acceleration. In addition, it offers an automatic assist mode that selects Eco, Standard or High Performance mode depending on riding conditions.

The PW-X3 drive unit is lighter, more compact and features 85 Nm of torque for instant response and exceptional performance on demanding climbs. Combined with Zero Cadence technology and a narrow Q-factor, the motor delivers instant power for rapid acceleration. In addition, it offers an automatic assist mode that selects Eco, Standard or High Performance mode depending on riding conditions.

STEPS E-5000

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: Occasional urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 40 Nm
  • Behaviour: Very smooth
  • Assistance level: 3
  • Walk assist: No
  • Weight: 2.5 kg
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Prioritising comfort and stability, the Steps e-5000 drive unit is designed for purely leisure use in urban areas and on non-steep trails. The lightest, quietest and most affordable e-bike system from the brand, the Steps e-5000 offers an extremely natural pedalling sensation.

Prioritising comfort and stability, the Steps e-5000 drive unit is designed for purely leisure use in urban areas and on non-steep trails. The lightest, quietest and most affordable e-bike system from the brand, the Steps e-5000 offers an extremely natural pedalling sensation.

STEPS E-6000

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: Intensive & occasional urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 50 Nm
  • Behaviour: Smooth
  • Assistance level: 3
  • Walk assist: Yes
  • Weight: 3.2 kg
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Versatile, the Steps e-6000 is suitable for covering short distances as well as longer rides, on urban, rough or hilly terrain. This smooth and quiet motor, presented in a compact and lightweight design for a sleek look and optimal performance, provides pedalling assistance that is both powerful and well-calibrated, delivering a very natural sensation.

Versatile, the Steps e-6000 is suitable for covering short distances as well as longer rides, on urban, rough or hilly terrain. This smooth and quiet motor, presented in a compact and lightweight design for a sleek look and optimal performance, provides pedalling assistance that is both powerful and well-calibrated, delivering a very natural sensation.

STEPS E-6100

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: Intensive & occasional urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 60 Nm
  • Behaviour: Smooth & harmonious
  • Assistance level: 3
  • Walk assist: Yes
  • Weight: 2.9 kg
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The e-6100 drive unit delivers smooth and progressive assistance for an extremely natural pedalling sensation. Focused on comfort and ease of use — with a narrow pedal/frame width for natural riding with improved comfort — it is Shimano's versatile motor, equally at home for daily urban use as for your long weekend getaways. Ultra-lightweight at 2.88 kg, it also saves 20% more energy compared to the e-6000 for even greater range.

The e-6100 drive unit delivers smooth and progressive assistance for an extremely natural pedalling sensation. Focused on comfort and ease of use — with a narrow pedal/frame width for natural riding with improved comfort — it is Shimano's versatile motor, equally at home for daily urban use as for your long weekend getaways. Ultra-lightweight at 2.88 kg, it also saves 20% more energy compared to the e-6000 for even greater range.

STEPS E-7000

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: MTB, Intensive urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 60 Nm
  • Behaviour: Smooth & dynamic
  • Assistance level: 3
  • Walk assist: Yes
  • Weight: 2.8 kg
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A less powerful drive unit than the e8000, developed for leisure MTB riding, offering a natural and efficient position on the bike thanks to a slim drive unit and a Q-Factor identical to that of a non-assisted MTB. Its compact profile with a resistant casing is designed to meet the demands of off-road cycling and withstand roots and debris.

A less powerful drive unit than the e8000, developed for leisure MTB riding, offering a natural and efficient position on the bike thanks to a slim drive unit and a Q-Factor identical to that of a non-assisted MTB. Its compact profile with a resistant casing is designed to meet the demands of off-road cycling and withstand roots and debris.

STEPS E-8000

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: MTB
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 70 Nm
  • Behaviour: Very sporty
  • Assistance level: 3
  • Walk assist: Yes
  • Weight: 2.8 kg
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Shimano's most powerful drive unit, designed for very sporty MTB use, capable of taking you on the most rugged and steep trails, and adapting to your pedalling whether at low or high cadence, with a maximum torque of 70 Nm.
Furthermore, assist mode settings are fully customisable. The Boost and Trail modes can be adjusted to suit your riding style.

Shimano's most powerful drive unit, designed for very sporty MTB use, capable of taking you on the most rugged and steep trails, and adapting to your pedalling whether at low or high cadence, with a maximum torque of 70 Nm.
Furthermore, assist mode settings are fully customisable. The Boost and Trail modes can be adjusted to suit your riding style.

EP8

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: MTB
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 85 Nm
  • Behaviour: Very sporty
  • Assistance levels: 4
  • Walk assist: Yes
  • Weight: 2.6 kg
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The EP8 drive unit delivers smooth and direct power to ensure you maintain total control in all circumstances, while experiencing natural pedalling sensations. Tackle steep climbs and challenging trails with confidence thanks to an increased maximum torque of 85 Nm. This motor is compact, lightweight, quiet, responsive, powerful and fully customisable with the E-Tube Project app.

The EP8 drive unit delivers smooth and direct power to ensure you maintain total control in all circumstances, while experiencing natural pedalling sensations. Tackle steep climbs and challenging trails with confidence thanks to an increased maximum torque of 85 Nm. This motor is compact, lightweight, quiet, responsive, powerful and fully customisable with the E-Tube Project app.

EVATION 1.0

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: MTB, Road, Occasional urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 60 Nm
  • Behaviour: Smooth to sporty
  • Assistance level: 3
  • Walk assist: No
  • Weight: 3.3kg (with battery)
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The Fazua Evation motor is extremely compact and powerful while maintaining a geometry close to traditional bikes for the same riding pleasure. Its main advantage lies in its ability to analyse pedalling torque to achieve the best performance — the greater the force applied, the higher the support. Furthermore, it offers no resistance to pedalling beyond 25 km/h. Very lightweight, it makes it possible to offer an electric bike weighing less than 15 kg for an MTB and around 10 kg for a Road Bike. Additionally, the motor/battery system (total weight: 3.3 kg) can be easily removed to return to a classic non-assisted bike. It also offers a relatively low noise level compared to competitors. In return, its battery provides a limited range.

The Fazua Evation motor is extremely compact and powerful while maintaining a geometry close to traditional bikes for the same riding pleasure. Its main advantage lies in its ability to analyse pedalling torque to achieve the best performance — the greater the force applied, the higher the support. Furthermore, it offers no resistance to pedalling beyond 25 km/h. Very lightweight, it makes it possible to offer an electric bike weighing less than 15 kg for an MTB and around 10 kg for a Road Bike. Additionally, the motor/battery system (total weight: 3.3 kg) can be easily removed to return to a classic non-assisted bike. It also offers a relatively low noise level compared to competitors. In return, its battery provides a limited range.

48V PRIME

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: Intensive & occasional urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 70 Nm
  • Behaviour: Smooth & harmonious
  • Assistance levels: 4
  • Walk assist: yes
  • Weight: 3.9 kg
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The Continental eBike System is a reliable, smooth and progressive motor that is easy to use. The motor adapts to pedalling in a supple and natural way. Designed primarily for use in the city and on touring, this motor delivers optimal efficiency when you pedal at a frequency of around 80 revolutions per minute.

The Continental eBike System is a reliable, smooth and progressive motor that is easy to use. The motor adapts to pedalling in a supple and natural way. Designed primarily for use in the city and on touring, this motor delivers optimal efficiency when you pedal at a frequency of around 80 revolutions per minute.

48V REVOLUTION

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: Occasional urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 32 Nm
  • Behaviour: Smooth & harmonious
  • Assistance levels: 4
  • Walk assist: yes
  • Weight: 6.4 kg
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The Continental 48V Revolution takes integration to the extreme by combining a motor with a NuVinci gearbox. In practice, the pedalling resistance automatically adapts based on the pedalling cadence settings you have configured (pedal revolutions per minute). Whatever your speed, the system allows you to always pedal in the same way, while it is possible to change gears manually at any time.
The assembly, while heavier than a conventional motor, does away with the need to fit a traditional drivetrain (cassette and derailleur). Furthermore, integrating the motor/gearbox unit at the bottom bracket lowers the centre of gravity and thus ensures great stability for the bike.

The Continental 48V Revolution takes integration to the extreme by combining a motor with a NuVinci gearbox. In practice, the pedalling resistance automatically adapts based on the pedalling cadence settings you have configured (pedal revolutions per minute). Whatever your speed, the system allows you to always pedal in the same way, while it is possible to change gears manually at any time.
The assembly, while heavier than a conventional motor, does away with the need to fit a traditional drivetrain (cassette and derailleur). Furthermore, integrating the motor/gearbox unit at the bottom bracket lowers the centre of gravity and thus ensures great stability for the bike.

NEXT

  • Motor position: Rear wheel
  • Discipline: Intensive & occasional urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 70 Nm
  • Behaviour: Smooth & harmonious
  • Assistance levels: 4
  • Walk assist: No
  • Weight: 3.4kg (with battery)
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The Groove Next system has been specially designed for use on electric-assist urban bikes. It combines the compact Groove Go rear-wheel motor with the Groove Next battery, all for a very limited total weight of 3.4 kg, making it a perfect system for short urban commutes, as it keeps bikes manoeuvrable and easy to carry when needed. Moreover, the Groove Next is very simple to use as the motor is controlled by a single button positioned on the frame.

The Groove Next system has been specially designed for use on electric-assist urban bikes. It combines the compact Groove Go rear-wheel motor with the Groove Next battery, all for a very limited total weight of 3.4 kg, making it a perfect system for short urban commutes, as it keeps bikes manoeuvrable and easy to carry when needed. Moreover, the Groove Next is very simple to use as the motor is controlled by a single button positioned on the frame.

ECO DRIVE

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: Occasional urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 50 Nm
  • Behaviour: Smooth & harmonious
  • Assistance levels: 5
  • Walk assist: Yes
  • Weight: N/A
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The Eco Drive motor, with its five assist modes and maximum torque of 50 Nm, is ideal for urban use. Thanks to two sensors continuously measuring pedalling cadence and speed, the system ensures perfect propulsion. The Eco Drive C version is characterised by the integration of a backpedal brake.
In all cases, this light and compact motor is paired with a 374 Wh battery.

The Eco Drive motor, with its five assist modes and maximum torque of 50 Nm, is ideal for urban use. Thanks to two sensors continuously measuring pedalling cadence and speed, the system ensures perfect propulsion. The Eco Drive C version is characterised by the integration of a backpedal brake.
In all cases, this light and compact motor is paired with a 374 Wh battery.

COMFORTDRIVE

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: Intensive urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 100 Nm
  • Behaviour: Dynamic
  • Assistance levels: 5
  • Walk assist: Yes
  • Weight: N/A
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Comfortable and reliable, the Comfort Drive motor offers five assist modes with a maximum torque of 100 Nm, allowing you to tackle all types of terrain and routes. Ideal for sport as well as leisure rides or commuting. Thanks to three sensors continuously measuring the force applied to the pedals, pedalling cadence and speed, the system ensures perfect propulsion. The Comfort Drive C version is characterised by the integration of a backpedal brake.
In all cases, the motor is paired with a 576 Wh battery.

Comfortable and reliable, the Comfort Drive motor offers five assist modes with a maximum torque of 100 Nm, allowing you to tackle all types of terrain and routes. Ideal for sport as well as leisure rides or commuting. Thanks to three sensors continuously measuring the force applied to the pedals, pedalling cadence and speed, the system ensures perfect propulsion. The Comfort Drive C version is characterised by the integration of a backpedal brake.
In all cases, the motor is paired with a 576 Wh battery.

SPORTDRIVE

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: MTB
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 100 Nm
  • Behaviour: Sporty
  • Assistance levels: 5
  • Walk assist: Yes
  • Weight: N/A
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Powerful and dynamic, the Sport Drive motor is a model dedicated to MTB riding. Thanks to three sensors continuously measuring the force applied to the pedals, pedalling cadence and speed, combined with five assist levels and a maximum torque of 100 Nm, the system ensures perfect propulsion, including on climbs and in the most challenging sections.
This motor is paired with a 600 Wh battery guaranteeing good range.

Powerful and dynamic, the Sport Drive motor is a model dedicated to MTB riding. Thanks to three sensors continuously measuring the force applied to the pedals, pedalling cadence and speed, combined with five assist levels and a maximum torque of 100 Nm, the system ensures perfect propulsion, including on climbs and in the most challenging sections.
This motor is paired with a 600 Wh battery guaranteeing good range.

H400B

  • Motor position: Rear wheel
  • Discipline: Occasional Urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 45 Nm
  • Behaviour: Smooth
  • Assistance levels: N/A
  • Walk assist: no
  • Weight: N/A
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A compact rear-wheel motor, the H-400B is a supplementary model perfectly suited to urban use on routes of a few kilometres with little elevation. Offering 45 Nm of torque and paired with a 252 Wh battery, its main appeal is its compactness and light weight (3 kg for the system), allowing the bike to retain a classic appearance. Very easy to use, it has no control console — control is managed via smartphone through the dedicated app.

A compact rear-wheel motor, the H-400B is a supplementary model perfectly suited to urban use on routes of a few kilometres with little elevation. Offering 45 Nm of torque and paired with a 252 Wh battery, its main appeal is its compactness and light weight (3 kg for the system), allowing the bike to retain a classic appearance. Very easy to use, it has no control console — control is managed via smartphone through the dedicated app.

FLYON HPR 120S

  • Motor position: Rear wheel
  • Discipline: MTB, Intensive urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 120 Nm
  • Behaviour: Dynamic & very powerful
  • Assistance levels: 5
  • Walk assist: Yes
  • Weight: N/A
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Designed in collaboration with technology supplier TQ, the Flyon HPR 120S motor is a powerhouse — extra-high-performing and robust, made in Germany. Currently the most powerful mid-drive motor on the market, it boasts an enormous torque of up to 120 Nm, making it clearly a model intended for very sporty MTB riding! And thanks to its patented drivetrain, the motor, paired with a 630 Wh battery, delivers power and efficiency in a compact package.

Designed in collaboration with technology supplier TQ, the Flyon HPR 120S motor is a powerhouse — extra-high-performing and robust, made in Germany. Currently the most powerful mid-drive motor on the market, it boasts an enormous torque of up to 120 Nm, making it clearly a model intended for very sporty MTB riding! And thanks to its patented drivetrain, the motor, paired with a 630 Wh battery, delivers power and efficiency in a compact package.

EBIKEMOTION X35

  • Motor position: Rear wheel
  • Discipline: Road, Occasional urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 40 Nm
  • Behaviour: Smooth & sporty
  • Assistance level: 3
  • Walk assist: No
  • Weight: 3.7kg (with battery)
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The EbikeMotion X35 is a very compact and powerful motor (40 Nm with a 14:1 ratio) that maintains a geometry close to traditional bikes with an identical Q-factor. Its main advantage lies in its sensor located in the hub, which analyses pedalling force to achieve the best performance. Very lightweight, it makes it possible to offer an electric bike of around 10 kg for a Road Bike. It is also very simple to use thanks to a single button integrated into the top tube, while offering additional functions via the smartphone app. Finally, it is possible to add a second battery at the bottle cage for increased range.

The EbikeMotion X35 is a very compact and powerful motor (40 Nm with a 14:1 ratio) that maintains a geometry close to traditional bikes with an identical Q-factor. Its main advantage lies in its sensor located in the hub, which analyses pedalling force to achieve the best performance. Very lightweight, it makes it possible to offer an electric bike of around 10 kg for a Road Bike. It is also very simple to use thanks to a single button integrated into the top tube, while offering additional functions via the smartphone app. Finally, it is possible to add a second battery at the bottle cage for increased range.

  • Motor position: Rear wheel
  • Discipline: Road, Occasional urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 30 Nm
  • Behaviour: Smooth
  • Assistance levels: N/A
  • Walk assist: No
  • Weight: 3kg
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A compact rear-wheel motor, the Zehus drive unit is a supplementary model perfectly suited to urban use on routes of a few kilometres with little elevation. Offering 30 Nm of torque and paired with an integrated 160 Wh battery, its main appeal is its compactness and light weight (3 kg for the system), allowing the bike to retain a classic appearance. Very easy to use, it features a Bluetooth control console and data can be viewed via the dedicated Bitride app on a smartphone.

A compact rear-wheel motor, the Zehus drive unit is a supplementary model perfectly suited to urban use on routes of a few kilometres with little elevation. Offering 30 Nm of torque and paired with an integrated 160 Wh battery, its main appeal is its compactness and light weight (3 kg for the system), allowing the bike to retain a classic appearance. Very easy to use, it features a Bluetooth control console and data can be viewed via the dedicated Bitride app on a smartphone.

Drive S Mag

  • Motor position: Mid-drive (bottom bracket)
  • Discipline: MTB, Intensive urban
  • Assistance: Up to 25 km/h
  • Power: 250 Watts
  • Max torque: 90 Nm
  • Behaviour: Sporty
  • Assistance levels: 4
  • Walk assist: Up to 6 km/h
  • Weight: 2.9 kg
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The Brose Drive S Mag motor is ideal for sporty cyclists. With its 90 Nm torque, assistance up to 410% and magnesium body, it is the perfect compromise between agility, dynamism and efficiency. Furthermore, even when the motor is switched off, it applies no resistance to pedalling.

The Brose Drive S Mag motor is ideal for sporty cyclists. With its 90 Nm torque, assistance up to 410% and magnesium body, it is the perfect compromise between agility, dynamism and efficiency. Furthermore, even when the motor is switched off, it applies no resistance to pedalling.

Since 2009, the Bosch E-Bike Systems brand has been considered the leader in the manufacture of motors for electric bikes. Many electric bike brands trust its high-performance components. The current range comprises five motors covering the needs of city dwellers, tourers and outdoor enthusiasts. These motors can be combined with either external batteries (on the frame or rear rack depending on the model) or integrated batteries, with capacities ranging from 300 Wh to 625 Wh.

Making rider and machine one: this is Yamaha's exclusive ideal in terms of development. Highly regarded, particularly for MTB riding, Yamaha motors are also available in urban and hybrid versions. These motors can be combined with either external batteries (on the frame or rear rack depending on the model) or integrated batteries, with capacities ranging from 400 Wh to 600 Wh.

The world's largest bike components brand, Shimano has been offering e-bike motor systems since 2014 under the name STEPS, with two clearly distinct ranges, one designed for the city and the other dedicated to MTB riding.
These motors can be combined with either external batteries (on the frame or rear rack depending on the model) or integrated batteries, with capacities ranging from 418 Wh to 630 Wh.

The German brand, known for its expertise in the automotive sector, has drawn on all its know-how to offer innovative motors found primarily in urban bike ranges. The system works with a 500 Wh external battery or a 610 Wh integrated battery.

Since 2016, the German household appliance brand has been producing electric-assist bike components that can be fitted to all types of models (city, trekking, MTB).

Fazua stands out from other solutions with its compactness, lightweight design and very high level of integration, combining the motor and battery in a removable unit along with a bottom bracket housing all the sensors, allowing you to return to a classic non-assisted bike lightened by 3.3 kg. The system only accepts a 250 Wh battery. As such, it is primarily a supplementary motor, found on urban bikes, lightweight MTBs but above all road bikes.

Groove motors are synonymous with riding pleasure and portability (for example, to bring into a bike storage room or a flat), and offer enough energy to last a full day in the heart of urban traffic. They work with a 252 Wh battery.

The Chinese company Bafang specialises in the manufacture of innovative components for electric vehicles (electric bikes, electric scooters, etc.). It offers a wide range of motors with drive units located at the bottom bracket (mid-drive motor), the front wheel or the rear wheel.

Haibike takes a new direction in 2020 with the introduction of a complete system comprising frame, motor and battery, achieving an unprecedented level of integration and top-end performance. Named FLYON, this concept is found in the XDuro NDuro, AllMtn, AllTrail and Adventr.
It is based on an entirely new platform made from high-quality carbon that is as high-performing as it is robust. The Haibike ePerformance system has been designed to achieve a high level of integration, particularly regarding the battery, which is inserted longitudinally into the down tube, allowing for a lighter and more stable construction.

Mahle EbikeMotion, much like the Fazua Evation, stands out from other solutions with its compactness, lightweight design and very high level of integration, with a motor located in the rear wheel and a battery housed in the bike's down tube. Allowing the classic Q-Factor to be retained, the system only accepts a 250 Wh battery. As such, it is primarily a supplementary motor, found mainly on road bikes.

Zehus is an Italian brand founded in 2013 in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano. It stands out with its compact and lightweight All In One motor integrating the battery and sensors, accompanied by a Bluetooth handlebar controller. The brand has received multiple awards including the Creative Selection Gold Award in Shanghai and the ISPO Brandnew Award in Munich.

Brose's expertise in the manufacture of innovative electric bike motors is directly derived from the automotive industry. Its electric bike drive systems "Made in Germany" have been manufactured since 2014 in Berlin. The range comprises the Drive C Alu, T Alu and S Alu motors in aluminium and the Drive C Mag, T Mag and S Mag in magnesium.