ELECTRIQUE - CONSEIL : VAE motor selection help

HOW TO FIND THE MOTOR THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU

With the growing number of manufacturers offering motors and batteries, and the development of ever-expanding ranges, choosing an electric assistance system is no easy task. With torque ranging from 30 Nm to 120 Nm, motors can be placed at pedal level, in the front wheel or in the rear wheel. Depending on their characteristics, they behave very differently, making them more suitable for urban use, for leisurely rides, or for sporty outings on the road or mountain bike. Here's a guide to help you make sense of the major brands and find the electric assistance best suited to your needs.

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Active line (3g)

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Urban occasional
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 40 Nm
• Behavior : Harmonious
• Level of assistance : 4
• Walking aid : Up to 6 km/h
• Weight : 2.9 kg
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The Bosch Active Line motor is quiet and light, with smooth acceleration and minimal pedaling resistance. Ideal for relaxed city riding and short excursions.

The Bosch Active Line engine is quiet and light, with smooth acceleration and minimal pedaling resistance. Ideal in town for relaxed everyday riding and short excursions.

Active line PLUS (3g)

• Engine position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Intensive urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 50 Nm
• Behavior : Flexible
• Level of assistance : 4
• Walking aid : 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 tackle long distances with peace of mind, thanks to its slightly more powerful assistance and higher torque. Perfect for long weekend rides.

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

PERFORMANCE LINE (3G)

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Mountain biking, Intensive urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 65 Nm
• Behavior : Sportive & dynamic
• Level of assistance : 4
• Walking assistance : Up to 6 km/h
• Weight : 3.2 kg
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This motor makes for dynamic, sporty riding. It delivers plenty of power, even at low pedaling speeds, making it easy to get going.

This engine makes for dynamic, sporty driving. It features high power output, even at low pedaling speeds, making it easy to start off.

PERFORMANCE LINE CX (4G)

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Mountain biking, Intensive urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 85 Nm
• Behavior : Very sporty
• Level of assistance : 4
• Walking assistance : Up to 6 km/h
• Weight : 2.9 kg
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The most powerful motor in the range enables you to ride over the steepest terrain and down the steepest slopes, while retaining a natural pedaling feel. In addition to its extreme compactness and lightness, this fourth-generation model delivers very strong acceleration and is extremely responsive. Like the previous version, it also features the eMTB (Extended Boost Function) mode, which replaces the Sport mode and automatically switches between Tour and Turbo modes. With a maximum torque of 85 Nm, the engine dynamically adjusts assistance between 120% and 340%, depending on the pressure exerted on the pedals. With no need to change modes, the motor always delivers the ideal power, even at low pedaling speeds, and starting up hills is a breeze. A sure bet for mountain biking.

The most powerful engine in the range enables you to ride the steepest terrain and climb the steepest slopes while maintaining a natural pedaling action. In addition to its extreme compactness and lightness, this fourth-generation model delivers very strong acceleration and is extremely responsive. Like the previous version, it also features the eMTB (Extended Boost Function) mode, which replaces the Sport mode and automatically switches between Tour and Turbo modes. With a maximum torque of 85 Nm, the engine dynamically adjusts assistance between 120% and 340%, depending on the pressure exerted on the pedals. With no need to change modes, the motor always delivers the ideal power, even at low pedaling speeds, and starting up hills is a breeze. A sure bet for mountain biking.

PERFORMANCE LINE CX SI

• Engine position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Mountain biking, Intensive urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 85 Nm
• Behavior : Very sporty
• Level of assistance : 4
• Walking assistance : Up to 6 km/h
• Weight : 2.9 kg
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The most powerful motor in the range enables you to ride on the steepest terrain and climb the steepest slopes while maintaining a natural pedaling action.It's identical to the Performance CX 4G, but differs in its Intelligent System (IS) for superior digital functions by connecting the battery, control and display.This version offers an individualized VAE experience by adopting the EBike Flow application for a novel riding sensation.There are multiple functions for output data, form indicators and anti-theft security. This motor is compatible with the PowerTube 750 battery for incredible autonomy, the Kiox 300 display and the Led Remote.

The most powerful motor in the range enables you to ride over the steepest terrain and down the steepest slopes while maintaining a natural pedaling action.It's identical to the Performance CX 4G, but differs in its Intelligent System (IS) for superior digital functions by connecting the battery, control and display.This version offers an individualized VAE experience by adopting the EBike Flow app with unprecedented riding sensations.There are multiple functions for both output data, form indicators and anti-theft security. This motor is compatible with the PowerTube 750 battery for incredible autonomy, the Kiox 300 display and the Led Remote.

PW-SERIES TE

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Intensive & occasional urban use
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 60 Nm
• Behavior : Smooth
• Level of assistance : 4
• Walking aid : Yes
• Weight : 3.4 kg
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The PW-TE drive unit is designed for comfort and stability in city riding, negotiating all road conditions with equal ease, including steep climbs. This technology has been developed to be more powerful, easier to use and intelligently adapted to its urban environment. The system is even capable of automatically changing the assistance mode at the right moment while you're riding, for a sensation of lightness and suppleness.

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

PW-SERIES ST

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Mountain biking, Intensive urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 70 Nm
• Behavior : Sportive & dynamic
• Level of assistance : 4
• Walking aids : Yes
• Weight : 3.4 kg
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Yamaha's standard model, the compact, lightweight PW-ST drive unit ensures smooth, powerful assistance, with a natural pedaling feel, even when pedaling at high cadence. Easy to use and highly versatile, it's designed for urban use as well as more demanding sporting routes. By combining power and stable control, this technology enables riders to ride with complete peace of mind, even on the steepest slopes.

A standard Yamaha model, the compact, lightweight PW-ST drive unit ensures smooth, powerful assistance, with a natural pedaling feel, even when pedaling at high cadence. Easy to use and highly versatile, it's designed for urban use as well as more demanding sporting routes. By combining power and stable control, this technology enables riders to ride with complete peace of mind, even on the steepest slopes.

PW-X2

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Mountain biking, Intensive urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 80 Nm
• Behavior : Very sporty
• Level of assistance : 5
• Walking assistance : Yes
• Weight : 3.1 kg
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From low to high speed, the drive unit is ultra-responsive to rider input. Combined with a design incorporating a classic bottom bracket axle, it ensures a very natural riding feel. Compared with the PW-ST, it delivers a powerful, precise response to every pedal stroke, and adds better power management at higher pedaling speeds.
Hyper-responsive, compact and lightweight, this motor features a fifth mode (Extra Power) that enhances assistance torque in all speed ranges. It also provides significant support for riders who have just negotiated tight bends or steep inclines.

From low to high speed, the drive unit is ultra-responsive to rider input. Combined with a design incorporating a classic bottom bracket axle, it ensures a very natural riding feel. Compared with the PW-ST, it delivers a powerful, precise response to every pedal stroke, and adds better power management at higher pedaling speeds.
Hyper-responsive, compact and lightweight, this motor features a fifth mode (Extra Power) that enhances assistance torque in all speed ranges. It also provides significant support for riders who have just negotiated tight bends or steep inclines.

PW-X3

• Engine position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Mountain biking, Intensive urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 85 Nm
• Behavior : Very sporty
• Level of assistance : 5
• Walking assistance : Yes
• Weight : 2.75 kg
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The PW-X3 drive unit is lighter, more compact and boasts 85Nm of torque for instant response and exceptional performance on demanding climbs.Accompanied by Zero Cadence technology and a narrow Q-factor, the motor delivers instant power for rapid acceleration.What's more, it features an automatic assistance mode that selects Eco, Standard or High Performance mode depending on riding conditions.

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

STEPS E-5000

• Engine position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Urban occasional
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 40 Nm
• Behavior : Very smooth
• Level of assistance : 3
• Walking assistance : No
• Weight : 2.5 kg
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With a focus on comfort and stability, the Steps e-5000 drive unit is designed for purely recreational use in urban areas and on non-steep trails. The brand's lightest, quietest and most affordable VAE system, the Steps e-5000 offers an extremely natural pedaling feel.

Focusing on comfort and stability, the Steps e-5000 drive unit is designed for purely recreational use in urban areas and on non-steep trails. The brand's lightest, quietest and most affordable VAE system, the Steps e-5000 offers an extremely natural pedaling feel.

STEPS E-6000

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Intensive & occasional urban use
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 50 Nm
• Behavior : Flexible
• Level of assistance : 3
• Walking aid : Yes
• Weight : 3.2 kg
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The versatile Steps e-6000 is ideal for both short distances and longer rides in urban, hilly or uneven terrain. This smooth, silent motor, in a compact, lightweight design for a racy look and optimum performance, delivers powerful, calibrated pedaling assistance for a very natural feel.

The versatile Steps e-6000 is ideal for both short distances and longer rides, in urban, hilly or uneven terrain. This smooth, silent motor, presented in a compact, lightweight design for a racy look and optimum performance, provides powerful, calibrated pedaling assistance with a very natural feel.

STEPS E-6100

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Intensive & occasional urban use
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 watts
• Max. torque : 60 Nm
• Behavior : Smooth & harmonious
• Level of assistance : 3
• Walking aid : Yes
• Weight : 2.9 kg
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The e-6100 drive unit delivers smooth, progressive assistance for a super-natural pedaling feel. Focused on comfort and ease of use - with a narrow pedal/frame width for a natural ride with enhanced comfort, it's Shimano's all-round motor, equally at home for everyday use in town or for your long weekend escapades. Ultralight, weighing just 2.88 kg, it also saves 20% energy compared with the e-6000 for even greater autonomy.

The e-6100 drive unit delivers smooth, progressive assistance for an ultra-natural pedaling feel. Focused on comfort and ease of use - with a narrow pedal/frame width for a natural ride with enhanced comfort, it's Shimano's all-round motor, equally at home for everyday use in town or for your long weekend escapades. Ultralight, weighing just 2.88 kg, it also saves 20% energy compared with the e-6000 for even greater autonomy.

STEPS E-7000

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Mountain biking, Intensive urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 60 Nm
• Behavior : Smooth & dynamic
• Level of assistance : 3
• Walking assistance : Yes
• Weight : 2.8 kg
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A less powerful drive unit than the e8000 developed for leisure mountain biking, offering a natural, efficient position on the bike thanks to a slim drive unit and a Q-Factor identical to a muscular mountain bike. Its compact profile and durable casing are designed to cope with the demands of off-road cycling, including roots and projections.

A less powerful drive unit than the e8000, developed for leisure mountain biking, offering a natural, efficient position on the bike thanks to a slim drive unit and a Q-Factor identical to a muscular mountain bike. Its compact profile and durable casing are designed to cope with the demands of off-road cycling, roots and projections.

STEPS E-8000

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : MOUNTAIN BIKING
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 70 Nm
• Behavior : Very sporty
• Level of assistance : 3
• Walking assistance : Yes
• Weight : 2.8 kg
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Shimano's most powerful drive unit for sporty mountain biking, capable of taking you up the steepest, most rugged trails, and adapting to your pedaling, whether at low or high cadence, with a maximum torque of 70 Nm.
What's more, assistance mode settings are fully customizable. Boost and Trail modes can be adapted to suit your riding style.

Shimano's most powerful drive unit for sporty mountain biking, capable of taking you up the steepest, most rugged trails, and adapting to your pedaling, whether at low or high cadence, with a maximum torque of 70 Nm.
What's more, assistance mode settings are fully customizable. Boost and Trail modes can be adapted to suit your riding style.

EP8

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : MOUNTAIN BIKING
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 85 Nm
• Behavior : Very sporty
• Level of assistance : 4
• Walking assistance : Yes
• Weight : 2.6 kg
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The EP8 drive unit delivers smooth, direct power to ensure you stay in total control in all circumstances, while experiencing natural pedaling sensations. Take on steep climbs and challenging trails with confidence, thanks to an increased maximum torque of 85 Nm. This motor is compact, quiet, responsive, powerful and fully customizable with the E-Tube Project application.

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

EVATION 1.0

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Mountain bike, Road, Occasional urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 60 Nm
• Behavior : Smooth to sporty
• Level of assistance : 3
• Walking aid : No
• Weight : 3.3kg (with battery)
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The Fazua Evation motor is very compact and powerful, while retaining a geometry close to that of classic bikes for the same riding pleasure. Its main advantage lies in its ability to analyze pedaling torque for optimum performance: the greater the force applied, the greater the support. What's more, it offers no pedaling resistance above 25 km/h. Extremely light, it enables us to offer an electric bike weighing less than 15 kg for a mountain bike and around 10 kg for a racing bike. What's more, the motor/battery system (total weight: 3.3 kg) can be easily removed for a classic muscle bike. It also boasts a relatively low noise level compared with the competition. On the other hand, its battery ensures reduced autonomy.

The Fazua Evation motor is very compact and powerful, while retaining a geometry close to that of classic bikes, for the same riding pleasure. Its main advantage lies in its ability to analyze pedaling torque for optimum performance: the greater the force applied, the greater the support. What's more, it offers no pedaling resistance above 25 km/h. Extremely light, it enables us to offer an electric bike weighing less than 15 kg for a mountain bike and around 10 kg for a racing bike. What's more, the motor/battery system (total weight: 3.3 kg) can be easily removed for a classic muscle bike. It also boasts a relatively low noise level compared with the competition. On the other hand, its battery ensures reduced autonomy.

48V PRIME

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Intensive & occasional urban use
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 70 Nm
• Behavior : Smooth & harmonious
• Level of assistance : 4
• Walking aid : yes
• Weight : 3.9 kg
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The Continental eBike System is a reliable, smooth and progressive motor that's easy to use. The motor adapts smoothly and naturally to pedaling. Designed primarily for city use and travel, this motor is at its most efficient if you pedal at around 80 rpm.

The Continental eBike System is a reliable, smooth and progressive motor that's easy to use. The motor adapts smoothly and naturally to pedaling. Designed primarily for use in towns and on journeys, this motor is at its most efficient if you pedal at around 80 rpm.

48V REVOLUTION

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Urban occasional
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 32 Nm
• Behavior : Smooth & harmonious
• Level of assistance : 4
• Walking aid : yes
• Weight : 6.4 kg
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Continental's 48V Revolution takes integration to the extreme, combining a NuVinci motorization and gearbox. In concrete terms, the pedaling resistance automatically adapts to the pedaling cadence settings you have set (pedal revolutions per minute). Whatever your speed, the system ensures that you always pedal in the same way, although you can change gear manually at any time.
Although heavier than a conventional motor, the system dispenses with the need for a conventional transmission (cassette and derailleur). What's more, the fact that the engine/gearbox assembly is integrated into the bottom bracket lowers the center of gravity, making the bike extremely stable.

Continental's 48V Revolution takes integration to the extreme, combining a NuVinci motor and gearbox. In concrete terms, pedaling resistance adapts automatically according to the settings you have made in terms of pedaling cadence (pedal revolutions per minute). Whatever your speed, the system ensures that you always pedal in the same way, although you can change gear manually at any time.
Although heavier than a conventional motor, the system dispenses with the need for a conventional transmission (cassette and derailleur). What's more, the fact that the engine/gearbox assembly is integrated into the bottom bracket lowers the center of gravity, making the bike extremely stable.

NEXT

• Engine position : Rear wheel
• Practical : Intensive & occasional urban use
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 70 Nm
• Behavior : Smooth & harmonious
• Level of assistance : 4
• Walking aid : No
• Weight : 3.4kg (with battery)
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The Groove Next system has been specially designed for use on urban electric-assist bikes. It combines the compact Groove Go rear-wheel motor with the Groove Next battery, all for a very limited overall weight of 3.4 kg, making it a perfect system for short urban trips, as it makes bikes easy to handle and carry when needed. What's more, Groove Next is very easy to use, since the motor is controlled by a single button positioned on the frame.

The Groove Next system has been specially designed for use on urban electric-assist bikes. It combines the compact Groove Go rear-wheel motor with the Groove Next battery, all for a very limited overall weight of 3.4 kg, making it a perfect system for short urban trips, as it makes bikes easy to handle and carry when needed. What's more, Groove Next is very easy to use, since the motor is controlled by a single button positioned on the frame.

ECO DRIVE

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Urban occasional
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 50 Nm
• Behavior : Smooth & harmonious
• Level of assistance : 5
• Walking aid : Yes
• Weight : NC
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The Eco Drive motor, with its five assistance modes and maximum torque of 50 Nm, is ideal for urban use. Thanks to two sensors that continuously measure pedaling cadence and speed, the system ensures perfect propulsion. The Eco Drive C version features an integrated coaster brake.
In all cases, this lightweight, compact motor is combined with a 374 Wh battery.

The Eco Drive motor, with its five assistance modes and maximum torque of 50 Nm, is ideal for urban use. Thanks to two sensors that continuously measure pedaling cadence and speed, the system ensures perfect propulsion. The Eco Drive C version features an integrated coaster brake.
In all cases, this lightweight, compact motor is combined with a 374 Wh battery.

COMFORTDRIVE

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Intensive urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 100 Nm
• Behavior : Dynamic
• Level of assistance : 5
• Walking assistance : Yes
• Weight : NC
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Comfortable and reliable, the Comfort Drive motor offers five assistance modes, with a maximum torque of 100 Nm for all types of terrain and routes. Ideal for sport as well as for touring and commuting. Thanks to three sensors that continuously measure pedal force, cadence and speed, the system ensures perfect propulsion. The Comfort Drive C version features an integrated coaster brake.
In all cases, the motor is combined with a 576 Wh battery.

Comfortable and reliable, the Comfort Drive motor offers five assistance modes, with a maximum torque of 100 Nm for all types of terrain and routes. Ideal for sport as well as for touring and commuting. Thanks to three sensors that continuously measure pedal force, cadence and speed, the system ensures perfect propulsion. The Comfort Drive C version features an integrated coaster brake.
In all cases, the motor is combined with a 576 Wh battery.

SPORTDRIVE

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : MOUNTAIN BIKING
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 100 Nm
• Behavior : Sportive
• Level of assistance : 5
• Walking assistance : Yes
• Weight : NC
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Powerful and dynamic, the Sport Drive motor is dedicated to mountain biking. Thanks to three sensors that continuously measure pedal force, cadence and speed, combined with five levels of assistance with a maximum torque of 100 Nm, the system ensures perfect propulsion, even on climbs and in the most demanding sections.
This motor is combined with a 600 Wh battery to guarantee long autonomy.

Powerful and dynamic, the Sport Drive motor is dedicated to mountain biking. Thanks to three sensors that continuously measure pedal force, cadence and speed, combined with five levels of assistance with a maximum torque of 100 Nm, the system ensures perfect propulsion, even on uphill and more challenging sections.
This motor is combined with a 600 Wh battery to guarantee long autonomy.

H400B

• Motor position : Rear wheel
• Practical : Urban Occasional
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 45 Nm
• Behavior : Smooth
• Level of assistance : NC
• Walking aids : no
• Weight : NC
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A compact rear-wheel motor, the H-400B is an add-on model perfectly suited to urban use on short, gently undulating routes. Offering 45 Nm of torque and associated with a 252 Wh battery, its main advantage is its compactness and lightness (3 kg for the system), enabling the bike to retain its classic look. Extremely easy to use, it doesn't have a control console, but is controlled via a smartphone using the dedicated app.

A compact rear-wheel motor, the H-400B is an add-on model that's perfect for urban use on short, gently undulating routes. Offering 45 Nm of torque and associated with a 252 Wh battery, its main advantage is its compactness and lightness (3 kg for the system), enabling the bike to retain its classic look. Extremely easy to use, it doesn't have a control console, but is controlled via a smartphone using the dedicated app.

FLYON HPR 120S

• Motor position : Rear wheel
• Practical : Mountain bike, Intensive urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 120 Nm
• Behavior : Dynamic & very powerful
• Level of assistance : 5
• Walking assistance : Yes
• Weight : NC
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Designed in collaboration with technology supplier TQ, the Flyon HPR 120S motor is a high-performance, robust power pack made in Germany. Currently the most powerful mid-mounted motor on the market, it boasts an enormous torque of up to 120 Nm, making it clearly a model for very sporty mountain biking! And thanks to its patented transmission, the motor, combined with a 630 Wh battery, offers power and efficiency in a compact package.

Designed in collaboration with technology supplier TQ, the Flyon HPR 120S motor is a high-performance, robust power pack made in Germany. Currently the most powerful mid-mounted motor on the market, it boasts an enormous torque of up to 120 Nm, making it clearly a model for very sporty mountain biking! And thanks to its patented transmission, the motor, combined with a 630 Wh battery, offers power and efficiency in a compact package.

EBIKEMOTION X35

• Motor position : Rear wheel
• Practical : Road, Occasional urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 40 Nm
• Behavior : Smooth & sporty
• Level of assistance : 3
• Walking aid : No
• Weight : 3.7kg (with battery)
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The EbikeMotion35 is a very compact, powerful motor (40 Nm with a 14:1 ratio) that keeps its geometry close to that of conventional bikes, and its Q factor identical. Its main asset is a sensor located in the hub, which analyzes pedaling force for optimum performance. Extremely light, it makes it possible to offer an electric bike weighing around 10 kg for a racing bike. It's also very easy to use, thanks to a single button integrated into the top tube, while offering additional functions via the smartphone app. Last but not least, a second battery can be added to the bottle cage, for even greater autonomy.

The EbikeMotion35 is a very compact and powerful motor (40 Nm with a 14:1 ratio), enabling it to keep its geometry close to that of conventional bicycles, with an identical Q factor. Its main asset is its hub-mounted sensor, which analyzes pedaling force for optimum performance. Extremely light, it makes it possible to offer an electric bike weighing around 10 kg for a racing bike. It's also very easy to use, thanks to a single button integrated into the top tube, while offering additional functions via the smartphone app. Last but not least, a second battery can be added to the bottle cage, for even greater autonomy.

• Motor position : Rear wheel
• Practical : Road, Occasional urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 30 Nm
• Behavior : Flexible
• Level of assistance : NC
• Walking assistance : No
• Weight : 3kg
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A compact rear-wheel motor, the Zehus drive unit is an add-on model perfectly suited to urban use on short, gently undulating routes. Offering 30 Nm of torque and combined with an integrated 160 Wh battery, its main advantage is its compactness and lightness (3 kg for the system), enabling the bike to retain its classic look. Extremely easy to use, it features a Bluetooth control console and data can be viewed with the dedicated Bitride smartphone application.

A compact rear-wheel motor, the Zehus drive unit is an add-on model ideally suited to urban use on short, gently undulating routes. Offering 30 Nm of torque and combined with an integrated 160 Wh battery, its main advantage is its compactness and lightness (3 kg for the system), enabling the bike to retain its classic look. Extremely easy to use, it features a Bluetooth control console and data can be viewed with the dedicated Bitride smartphone application.

Drive S Mag

• Motor position : Central (crankset)
• Practical : Mountain biking, Intensive urban
• Assistance : Up to 25 km/h
• Power : 250 Watts
• Max. torque : 90 Nm
• Behavior : Sportive
• Level of assistance : 4
• Walking assistance : 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, up to 410% assistance and Magnesium body, it's the perfect compromise between agility, dynamism and efficiency. What's more, even with the motor off, it applies no resistance to pedaling.

The Brose Drive S mag motor is ideal for sport cyclists. With its 90 Nm torque, up to 410% assistance and Magnesium body, it's the perfect compromise between agility, dynamism and efficiency. What's more, even with the motor off, it applies no resistance to pedaling.

Since 2009, the Bosch E-Bike Systems brand has been considered the leading manufacturer of motors for electric bikes. Many e-bike brands rely on its high-performance components. The current range comprises five motorizations covering the needs of city dwellers, travelers and nature enthusiasts. These motors can be combined with either external batteries (on frame or luggage rack, depending on the case) or integrated batteries, with capacities ranging from 300 Wh to 625 Wh.

Yamaha's exclusive development ideal is to make rider and machine one. Particularly popular with mountain bikers, Yamaha motors are also available in urban and mixed versions. These motors can be combined with either external batteries (on frame or luggage rack, depending on the case) or integrated batteries, with capacities ranging from 400 Wh to 600 Wh.

The world's largest bicycle component brand, Shimano has been offering VAE motorization systems since 2014, under the StePS name, with two very distinct ranges, one designed for city use, the other dedicated to mountain biking.
These motors can be combined with either external batteries (on frame or luggage rack, depending on the case) 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 motorizations, present mainly in the city bike ranges. The system operates with either 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 installed on all types of models (city, trekking, mountain bikes).

Fazua stands out from other solutions thanks to its compactness, lightness and very high level of integration, since it combines the motor and battery in a removable unit, and a bottom bracket with all the sensors to make a classic muscle bike lighter by 3.3 kg. The system is fitted only with a 250Wh battery. In fact, it's primarily an auxiliary motor, found on urban bikes, light mountain bikes and especially road bikes.

Groove motors are synonymous with riding pleasure, portability (to fit into a bike cellar or apartment, for example), and sufficient power to last a day in the heart of urban traffic. They run on a 252 Wh battery.

Chinese company Bafang specializes in the manufacture of innovative components for electric vehicles (electric bikes, electric scooters, etc.). It offers a wide range of motorizations, with drive units located at the pedals (central motor), front wheel or rear wheel.

Haibike turns a corner in 2020 with the introduction of a complete system comprising frame, motor and battery, for an unprecedented level of integration and top-of-the-range performance. Called FLYON, this concept can be found in the XDuro NDuro, AllMtn, AllTrail, Adventr.
It's based on a completely new platform designed in high-quality carbon, as high-performance as it is robust. The Haibike ePerformance system has been designed to achieve a high level of integration, particularly with regard to the battery, which is inserted longitudinally in the downtube, resulting in a lighter, more stable construction.

Mahle EbikeMotion, like Fazua Evation, stands out from other solutions for its compactness, lightness and high level of integration, with the motor located in the rear wheel and the battery housed in the bike's downtube. Allowing you to keep a classic Q-Factor, the system only takes a 250Wh battery. In fact, it's primarily an auxiliary motor, found mainly on road bikes.

Zehus is an Italian brand founded in 2013 in collaboration with Milan Polytechnic. It stands out for its compact, lightweight All In one motor integrating battery and sensors accompanied by a Bluetooth handlebar control. 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 e-bike motors comes directly from the automotive industry. Its "Made in Germany" electric bike drive systems have been manufactured in Berlin since 2014. The range comprises Drive C Alu, T Alu and S Alu motors in Aluminium and Drive C Mag, T Mag and S Mag in Magnesium.

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