The Managing Director of Bosch eBike Systems is concerned about the current race for motor performance and warns of possible EU measures.
The Managing Director of Bosch eBike Systems is concerned about the current race for motor performance and warns of possible EU measures.
the DJI motor is light/cool. 120nm/1000w, up to anyway (current model is 105nm and 840w). It’s meant for $10k mtbs. Bosch has always competed in this segment, and it’s simply not one worth regulating. The advantages of the “Bosch midmotor category” has always been high torque to weight/nominal watt ratio, low weight, and extreme handling needs.
For cargo/touring, fat bikes, 1000w or 750w hub motors are needed and ideal and more affordable, and therefore better car replacements. Regulation should be about how fast/safe you should ride when passing other vehicles and people.
Bosch is the company responsible for EU regulations to prevent useful hub motors, btw.