E-bike tuning
- for e-bikes/pedelecs with BOSCH Generation 2
BOSCH - GENERATION 2
BOSCH - The motors manufactured by BOSCH eBike Systems between 2014 and 2017 belong to the 2nd generation. These include Performance Line, Active Line and Performance Line CX. All drives of the 2nd generation convince with efficiency and dynamics. At SIP Scootershop, we offer various tuning options for these motors. From the manufacturers Speedbox, VOLspeed, Badass, Polini and ASA Speed.
THE BOSCH GENERATION 2 ENGINES
BOSCH DRIVE UNIT PERFORMANCE LINE
The Swabian manufacturer describes this drive unit as its most versatile. The Performance Line motor is suitable for both touring and commuting to work. This drive unit is available for two speeds.
Year of manufacture: 2014
Generation: 2
Torque: 50 Nm (hub gears) / 60 Nm (derailleur gears)
Five riding modes: Eco, Tour, Sport, Speed & Off
3-sensor technology
Support up to 25 or 45 km/h
BOSCH DRIVE UNIT PERFORMANCE LINE CX
A drive unit specially developed to meet the demands of mountain bikers. Light and compact, yet powerful. For sporty off-road riding and fast sprints.
Year of manufacture: 2015
Generation: 2
Torque: 75 Nm
Five riding modes: Eco, Tour, Sport, Speed & Off
3-sensor technology
Support up to 25 or 45 km/h
BOSCH DRIVE UNIT ACTIVE LINE
The ideal engine for city traffic. Whether you're driving to the office or running a quick errand at the supermarket - with the Active Line you can get by easily even in rush hour.
Year of manufacture: 2014
Generation: 2
Torque: 48 Nm
Five driving modes: Eco, Tour, Sport, Turbo & Off
Optional coaster brake
Support up to 25 km/h
THESE MANUFACTURERS OFFER TUNING FOR GENERATION 2
ASA SPEED
The tuning specialists from near Freiburg have concentrated on BOSCH and YAMAHA drives for e-bikes and pedelecs. For Generation 2, ASA offers modules that are installed directly on the motor and are not visible from the outside. Both for 25 and 45 km/h.
SPEEDBOX
The manufacturer from the Czech Republic has gained experience with the production of tuning chips since 2014. Its modules are installed directly on the engine and are suitable for all Generation 2 engines from BOSCH. The latest development is the SpeedBox 3.0 B.Tuning with its own app for the BOSCH drives.
POLINI
The Italians are the only manufacturers of e-bike and pedelec motors who also offer tuning modules. For Generation 2 of the BOSCH drives, the high-speed tuning modules are available both as a box and installed on the motor.
BADASS
E-bike and pedelec tuning from Lower Franconia. The so-called Badass Box is not installed on the motor, but simply attached from the outside and works with all Generation 2 motors up to 25 km/h. The Badass Box 4 is one of the most innovative products on the market.
VOLSPEED
TLI Elektronik GmbH from Ehekirchen in Bavaria offers state-of-the-art tuning modules for BOSCH Generation 2 engines under the label "VOLspeed". No PC or smartphone is required for these modules; all settings can be made via the various displays. Another special feature is the "dynamic mode", which mitigates the so-called "wall effect".
PEARTUNE
The Czech manufacturer builds tuning modules for the engines of many well-known manufacturers. They feature clever functions such as a chip lock, which is also built into the MSO 4.0 tuning module for the latest BOSCH engines. This allows the chip to be manually turned off and made invisible.
WHAT TUNING VARIANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR GENERATION 2?
At SIP Scootershop we offer the following tuning modules for Generation 2:
BOXES
These small boxes are plugged onto the sensor of the bike or pedelec and now this tool halves the transmitted speed, doubling the motor support. It is a wireless device that can be removed again in no time. The manufacturer Badass is the market leader here.
TUNING MODULES
These small boxes contain a chip, are installed invisibly under the engine cover and clamped between the sensor and the control unit. The module can even be switched on or off via the display while driving. The latest modules, such as the Speedbox B, also have integrated app control via Bluetooth. The control and also the reading of the motor data can be done with the smartphone. However, tools are required for installation and removal. In the following, we will go into more detail about these modules.
The motors are controlled by a speed pulse that tells them how fast a pedelec or e-bike is travelling. If the pulse reaches 25 km/h, the motor switches off. However, if only every second signal of the impulse comes through, 50 km/h can be reached, because the motor is "fooled" into thinking it is travelling at a different speed. With cheap modules, the speedometer then simply displays half the speed.
More sophisticated chips are more advanced: they halve the impulse only from 23 km/h or, in some drives, they are directly connected to the data transmission between sensor and motor, so that the speedometer always shows the correct values. The most modern tuning modules, for example from VOLspeed or Speedbox, even display the total kilometres driven and average speeds correctly.
However, the software version of the bike and pedelec must also be kept in mind. A carelessly installed update from the manufacturer can abruptly end the tuning pleasure. Be careful, because the motor manufacturers and tuning experts are constantly playing a cat-and-mouse game.
Want to know more about e-bike tuning?
Here you'll find all the information you need on the subject: Finding the right tuning module.
And our FAQ on the subject of Speedbox and BOSCH.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
It should be noted that the operation of this type of modified electric bicycle on public roads may be against the law in some countries. The dealer accepts no responsibility for any damage caused by the use of tuning products. Electric bicycles equipped with tuning products must not be used on public roads, cycle paths and squares. Electric bicycles equipped with tuning products may only be used on private property and at your own risk.