en.Wedoany.com Reported - German Bosch eBike Systems launched the Hub Line in June 2026, the brand's first rear hub motor designed for urban e-bikes. Weighing approximately 2.3 kg, with a torque of 45 Nm and a maximum power output of 400 watts, this motor is specifically developed for lightweight, discreet city models that connect to the Bosch Smart System.
Bosch has long been known for its mid-drive motors, and the introduction of the Hub Line marks an expansion into the hub motor segment. This shift is strategically significant: the company is now competing with manufacturers focused on such solutions, emphasizing key attributes valued by urban consumers, including lightweight design, visual integration, quiet operation, and low maintenance. The Hub Line is not intended for sports or high-tech applications but is designed for scenarios such as streets, bike lanes, commuting, and short trips. This new motor will not replace Bosch's mid-drive lineup but offers an alternative for manufacturers aiming to design more discreet e-bikes that closely resemble traditional bicycles.
The Hub Line is specifically developed for daily urban commuting, providing controlled assistance during startup, acceleration, and low-speed sections. When the riding speed exceeds 25 km/h, the motor disengages from the system, stopping electric assistance while reducing riding resistance, making pedaling beyond the assistance limit feel more natural. Bosch states that intelligent sensors continuously monitor riding conditions to adjust power output, ensuring more precise acceleration and recovery responses without abruptness.
Within the Bosch Smart System ecosystem, the Hub Line integrates with the motor, battery, controller, display, and digital functions. The new platform includes the PowerTube 360, a compact battery designed to be embedded into the frame, helping maintain a clean appearance. Bosch has also introduced an updated ConnectModule, LED controller, and Intuvia 200 display to improve connectivity, control, and information readability. The Walk Assist feature provides assistance when pushing the bike uphill, in garages, or on inclines, further simplifying daily use.
Bosch states that the Hub Line will appear in the first production models starting in 2027. Brands such as Canyon, Gazelle, and Moustache have already showcased city bikes equipped with the new system, indicating that the motor will be applied in various solutions ranging from simple urban models to those emphasizing connectivity and visual integration. The market launch timeline depends on each brand's schedule. With this product, Bosch builds on its traditional mid-drive foundation and begins offering an alternative for lightweight, quiet, and visually integrated urban e-bikes.
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