New E-MTBs 2025: The bikes with the new Bosch Performance Line CX motor
Florentin Vesenbeckh
· 03.05.2025
UPDATE 2.5.2025: DJI hype or not - there are now quite a few bikes that continue to rely on the top dog Bosch Performance CX. Now the Swabians are letting the next big thing out of the bag: from summer 2025, there will be more power for the new CX, simply via a firmware update. Up to 100 Nm and 750 watts can then be enabled via the Flow app. There's just one small catch: the manufacturers first have to approve the update for their bikes. However, we expect most bike brands to give their blessing to the free Power Plus. You can find all the details about the update here.
UPDATE 30.10.2024: After the first updates with Orbea, Conway, Centurion and Santa Cruz, even more e-bikes with the new CX motor are now at the start. Curtain up for the new candidates from Mondraker, Merida and Flyer. You can already find almost 30 bikes in this article!
The new Bosch CX: finally here after a long wait!
The latest version of the Bosch Performance Line CX has been released for the 2025 model year. There has been speculation about the new motor ever since the prototypes at Eurobike. Now we can finally reveal the secret of the top seller. In addition to extensive laboratory and practical tests, we have also subjected the system with the new Powertube batteries to extensive range tests.
But a motor alone is no help to any biker. In this article, we show you the most exciting new bikes with the new Bosch Performance Line CX. From Bulls to Cube, Haibike and Ghost to Mondraker and Norco. And many more e-MTBs will follow in the coming days and weeks. The article will be updated continuously.
Santa Cruz Bullit: "time starts now!"
The big brother of the Santa Cruz Vala with the title of the classic film (Steve McQueen!) inherits the previous Bullit with Shimano motor (reviewed here). Like the Vala, the Bullit now also relies on a classic four-bar rear triangle instead of the typical Santa VPP system. And the bottom bracket is of course fitted with the new Performance CX from Bosch.
As Santa Cruz has always been committed to power and trail performance, it is quite likely that the Californians will quickly release the power update for the new Bosch. The most important key data: The Bullit has 170 millimetres of travel, Mullet wheels, a 600 battery for weight reasons, should weigh around 22 kilos and costs from € 7649.
Cannondale Moterra: One bike, two characters
A new motor from Bosch? Cannondale is not far behind, of course. The US company from Connecticut has always built bikes with the Swabian drives. After the launch of the spectacular new Moterra SL Cannondale is now following up with the new Moterras with Bosch motor.
The bike is available in two versions. As an All Mountain in 29 inches and with extra-long chainstays for maximum climbing fun and as an Enduro with steel spring shock absorbers ex works, designed for downhill fun. For the time being, the bike is only available with a full carbon frame, with prices starting at 6999 euros.
Scott Patron: Now with even more integration
Scott caused a stir two years ago with the first Patron. An e-MTB with a shock integrated into the frame? Now the Swiss are going one step further and have even integrated a shock absorber with reservoir into the chassis.
However, the eye-catching design should not obscure the riding qualities. During our first encounter, the new Patron impressed us with its high level of riding safety and comfort.
Caution is advised when choosing a model: The classic Patrons are more geared towards classic touring with rather tame tyres. Trail fans are better off opting for the ST version with more suspension travel.
Nicolai S18 Swift: Aluminium bike with take-off qualities
Just in time for the update to 100 Nm and 750 watts peak power, Nicolai presents the first e-MTB with the new Bosch motor. The S18 Swift draws inspiration from Nicolai's slim light bike S14 Swift with Bosch SX motor. In favour of weight and agile handling, Nicolai only installs the 600 battery. This keeps the chassis slim and the scales at well under 24 kilos.
That's not much for a powerful E-Enduro with 180 millimetres of travel, especially with robust equipment and an aluminium frame. Typical Nicolai: The S18 Swift is of course welded and milled in Lower Saxony, the price is high at 10,999 euros.
Haibike Hybe: plenty of suspension travel for rough trails
Plenty of suspension travel, a motor turned upwards, a storage compartment under the drive: with the new Hybe, Haibike pulls out all the stops and puts an E-Enduro with 170/165 millimetres of suspension travel and a real 23 kilos on the trails.
Thanks to its low weight and geometry that is not too extreme, the Hybe should still be playful and lively to ride despite its lush handling qualities. Haibike has deliberately positioned the Hybe as a high-end bike, with prices for the carbon racer starting at 7499 euros.
Whyte Kado: Trail machine from the island
Whyte bikes are still relatively unknown in Germany, but on the island the direct mail order company is already a big thing. Value for money and good construction are the most convincing arguments. And Whyte has two bikes with the new Bosch motor in its programme. Both are not quite cheap in Germany, but are aimed at trail experts.
On the one hand, there is the Light-Bike Elytewhich, with a small 400 battery and large Bosch CX, pursues a very special concept for the lowest possible weight. The All Mountain Kado, on the other hand, relies on a larger battery and more power-hungry qualities.
Transition Regulator: double whammy for more trail fun
So similar and yet so different: with the Regulator CX and the Regulator SX, Transition is presenting two new e-mountainbikes. Both are designed to excel on challenging trails and be great fun downhill. The drive concept is completely different - although both bikes come with a Bosch motor.
Exciting in this case: the Regulator CX with a large Bosch motor and 600 battery. At just 21.3 kilos for the top model, the Transition is said to be really light, while the geometry promises balanced all-mountain performance. Prices start at 7999 euros, which is almost fair by Transition standards.
Flyer Uproc Evo:X
The Uproc Evo:X is the sporty flagship of Flyer's e-bike range (here the predecessor in the test). For the new model year with the new Performance Line CX, the E-Enduro has been designed to be even more extreme. The battery is now permanently installed in favour of looks and weight, and the suspension travel has increased by 10 millimetres to 180/170 millimetres.
Even in the smallest frame size, the reach is a whopping 465 millimetres and goes up to 540 millimetres. The E-Enduro from Flyer is therefore perfect for really tall riders. The bike with a full carbon frame costs at least 7399 euros. The top version with Fox performance suspension remains surprisingly modest and costs 8999 euros.
Mondraker Crafty 2025
The predecessor was already great and was even able to snatch a test victory. With the new Mondraker Crafty, however, the Spaniards are repositioning their bestseller. The chassis has been completely redesigned for the new Bosch motor: The shock no longer works upright in front of the seat tube, but lies flat in the frame.
This lowers the centre of gravity slightly. In addition, the battery can now be removed with a choice of 600 or 800 watt hours - a constant criticism of the previous Crafty. Typical Mondraker: The bike is long, the chainstays are even really long at 455 to 465 millimetres. This will please climbing aces but not necessarily manual fans. Prices start at 7199 euros.
Merida eOne-Eighty
In addition to the new Light E-MTB eOne-Sixty SL with Bosch SX (here the detailed article) the Swabian-Taiwanese company is also sending a bike with full motor power and the new Performance Line CX into the race. This is unusual in that Merida has previously relied exclusively on drives from Shimano.
The key data of the eOne-Eighty: A brute 180 millimetres of suspension travel, mullet wheel mix, aluminium frame and approval according to the downhill category ASTM 5. Although the bike weighs 27 kilos, it seems to be made for extreme use. The short chainstays of just 435 millimetres and the geometry, which is not too extreme, promise agile handling - provided there is enough downhill traction. Prices for the aluminium freerider start at 4999 euros.
Conway Xyron LT and Xyron ST
Analogue to the Light-E-MTB Ryvon with Bosch's SX motor the new Conway Xyron also comes in an LT (170/160 mm) and an ST (150 mm) version. However, for the Xyron with the new Bosch Performance CX, Conway is sticking with the upright shock design. All bikes come with 29-inch front and rear wheels.
On both Xyron models, the Powertube 800 is located in the down tube and can be easily removed. The Xyron LT comes in two versions with a carbon frame for 6499 and 8499 euros. The ST model is also available with an aluminium frame from 4499 euros, while the top version with a carbon chassis costs 7999 euros.
Orbea Wild
The popular E-Enduro Orbea Wild is just two years old. Nevertheless, a new edition is now available. Of course, the latest version of the Bosch Performance CX is new. The chassis has only been adapted very slightly. 170 millimetres at the front and rear are now standard, and an option for a small 27.5 mm rear wheel has also been added. The battery is still permanently installed in the down tube. You can choose between the new, lightweight Powertube 600 or the old and heavy (+1250 g!) Powertube 750. There is no room for the new Powertube 800 in the slim down tube.
Centurion No Pogo
The No Pogo R from Centurion has not just been given a thorough update, but has been completely relaunched. A completely new frame, now with a horizontal shock. New Bosch motor with Powertube 800, optionally also the lighter Powertube 600, a suspension travel update to 170 millimetres and wheels in mullet format. The aluminium frame material and the standard lighting system are identical to its predecessor. Now there are even integrated rear lights at the rear. Three models for 5399, 6199 and 7199 euros.
Moustache Game 150 & Game 160
The French company Moustache has also completely redesigned its bikes with the new Bosch motor. As usual, the Alsatian company manufactures in aluminium. The new chassis is the basis for two new bikes: the Game 150 with 160/150 mm travel and the Game 160 with 170/160 mm travel. Both models roll on 29-inch tyres at the front and rear. Either the small and light Bosch Powertube 600 or the old and heavy Powertube 750 will fit in the bike.
Santa Cruz Vala
California meets Swabia! For the first time, Santa Cruz is launching an e-MTB with a Bosch motor. And in addition to the new drive, there is also a completely new suspension design. Instead of the brand-defining VPP rear suspension, the developers have opted for a classic four-link design. Of course, with so many changes, a new name was needed: Vala.
The suspension travel ends up at 160/150 millimetres - similar to the well-known Heckler. There are also Mullet wheels and - of course - a full carbon frame. Rather unusual: the engineers "only" install the smaller 600 power tube. And it is permanently installed in the down tube. This should make the Vala particularly light. So: full focus on handling and riding fun on the trail.
Trek Rail+ and Powerfly+
Trek has also taken the new Bosch Performance CX as an opportunity to thoroughly relaunch its e-MTBs. The sporty highlight remains the Rail trail and all-mountain fully. The carbon chassis has been given one centimetre more travel at the rear, with 160 millimetres now available at the front and rear. At the same time, the Americans have shrunk the rear wheel. The new Rail+ rolls on mullet wheels with 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear tyres. There is also the new Powertube 800 in the down tube.
The Powerfly+ has also been completely revamped and equipped with the new CX. It has more suspension travel and sportier features. However, in comparison to the Rail, the Powerfly remains true to its solid design.
Bulls Sonic Evo-R, Sonic AM and Copperhead AM
The new Bulls range was already on show at Eurobike in July - but without any concrete information on the new motor and batteries. Now all the details have been finalised. With the E-Enduro Sonic EN-R, Bulls wants to appeal to a particularly sporty target group. The bike is uncompromising in its design to achieve this goal, say the developers. The EN-R has 170/160 millimetres of suspension travel to suit the intended use and relies on a mullet wheel mix with a large 29-inch front wheel.
The stylish full carbon frame keeps the weight pleasantly low: our test bike in size M weighs in at a slim 21.96 kilograms. The battery also plays its part in this, as Bulls has put all its eggs in the riding basket and installed the smaller Powertube 600, but even this battery delivered really strong results on our comparison rides (see page 69). The battery can be removed quickly and conveniently via an Allen key mounted directly under the top tube.
Another special feature of the race enduro bike: the suspension travel can be reduced to 145 millimetres via a flip chip in the rear triangle. The shorter travel and slightly modified kinematics should help the bike on nasty uphills. For downhill riding, you also have a choice of three steering angle options between a super-slack 62.6 and a more moderate 64 degrees. This adjustment works via a slider on the front attachment point of the shock. The integrated Allen tool is also suitable for this. The Enduro newcomer will be available in three equipment variants for 6799, 7999 and 9999 euros.
Bulls also has other e-MTBs with the new Bosch Performance CX in its programme. The Sonic AM has 150/140 millimetres of suspension travel, 29er wheels, a carbon main frame with aluminium rear triangle and an integrated cornering light as a special feature. It starts at 5799 euros. The all-rounder Copperhead EVO AM with 140 millimetre travel is available from just 4599 euros.
Cube Stereo Hybrid and Reaction Hybrid
The Upper Palatinate's favourite E-MTB is the All Mountain. There's a new name for 2025: Stereo Hybrid 140 becomes Stereo Hybrid One44. At the same time, the look will also change, as the shock will now be mounted horizontally under the top tube instead of vertically in front of the seat tube. The suspension travel of 150/140 millimetres and the 29er wheels remain the same. The bike also has a carbon main frame and an aluminium rear triangle. Most models come ex works with the 800 battery, which can be quickly and easily folded out of the down tube. However, the Powertube 600 also fits into the same mount without an adapter. This applies to all new hybrid models from Cube.
Also brand new: the Cube Stereo Hybrid One 77, the new E-Enduro has two in-house firsts: with 170 millimetres of travel at the front and rear, it is the most powerful E-bike that Cube has ever built. And the Upper Palatinate company has never had an e-MTB with mullet wheels in its programme before. All signs point to the One77 being the most powerful Cube e-MTB ever built.
Cube also has two moderate aluminium fullys with 120 (One22) or 140 millimetres of travel (One44 HPA) and the hardtail Reaction Hybrid with the new Bosch motor in its range. These models can also be fitted with either a 600 or an 800 battery. Chic: The weld seams of the main frames are elegantly polished.
Haibike Allmtn
Haibike is taking the new Bosch Performance CX as an opportunity to update its top sellers Adventr, Alltrail and Allmtn. The sporty highlight of the range is the new Allmtn, which, with 160/150 millimetres of suspension travel and a mullet wheel mix, is intended to cover a particularly wide range of uses from touring to light enduro trails. The geometry is similar to its predecessor, with only a small increase in reach and stack. The Allmtn will be available from dealers from October in two models for 5499 and 5999 euros.
In addition to the new motor and the 800cc power tube in the down tube, the most important innovation is the completely redesigned aluminium frame. Haibike's modular rail system for attaching accessories to the down tube gives way to classic bottle cage threads, while the top tube and rear triangle are slimmer. As a result, the frame is said to have shed a whopping 1.5 kilograms. Haibike promises less than 25 kilograms for the Allmtn, despite the 800 battery. The weight allowance has nevertheless increased by 15 to 135 kilograms.
Ghost E-Riot CF
With the new Bosch Performance CX, Ghost has trimmed the E-Riot E-Enduro uncompromisingly for performance. The new full carbon frame is significantly slimmer and straighter, while the geometry and equipment are consistent: short chainstays, slack head angle, long reach. The top model comes ex works with tyre inserts and weighs just 23.5 kilos despite its heavy-duty equipment and 800 battery.
Mondraker Chaser and Prime
The Mondraker Chaser is traditionally the aluminium fully and therefore the more affordable version of the Spanish E-MTB fullys. 160/150 millimetres of suspension travel and 29er wheels are designed to give the bike off-road capabilities. The geometry is based on that of the more expensive Crafty all-mountain bike. Interesting fact: Mondraker relies on the familiar Powertube 750 and 625 batteries, while the new Powertube 800 and Powertube 600 are not used. Depending on the model, the batteries are removable or permanently installed in the down tube. Prices start at 4999 euros.
Like the Chaser, the Prime hardtail is also equipped with the new Bosch Performance Line CX. The bike with fixed rear is available from 3799 euros. Both Prime and Chaser are also available in fully equipped versions, i.e. with lights, pannier rack, mudguards and kickstand.
Focus Jam²
The new edition of the Jam² is intended to be the perfect all-rounder for trails and tours. It comes with 160/150 mm travel and 29er wheels. The aluminium frame has polished weld seams, which are intended to create a sophisticated carbon look. The down tube can accommodate either the Powertube 800 or 600. The batteries can be easily removed from the front of the down tube and are secured with a lock. Prices start at 4999 euros, the top model costs 7999 euros and should weigh 24.3 kilos.
Corratec E-Power RS and MTC 120 / 140
At first glance, the new E-Power RS 160 may seem little changed - the clear lines and classic four-link design are familiar from its predecessors. However, like all of their e-MTBs with Bosch CX, the Raublinger company has placed the E-Power on the new motor platform and revised some crucial details. The aluminium frame now comes with fully polished weld seams on the main frame and should therefore look as if it has been cast from a single mould. Completely separate cable ducts keep the inside of the down tube tidy.
The geometry and kinematics have also been slightly revised. Prices start at a fair €4999 for the Elite model, while the top-of-the-range E-Power RS 160 Factory changes hands for €8499. On board: Rockshox Ultimate suspension, Code Bronze brakes and Sram's new S-1000 transmission, which is powered by a cable from the main battery.
Also new are some crossover models under the abbreviation MTC. If you look closely, you will see that the MTC 120 inherits the design language of Corratec's E-MTBs such as the new E-Power RS 160, and the Raubling-based company has also given its SUV the same updates: the aluminium frame has been given sanded seams throughout and a more linear design language and the smart C-Finder tracking tool. With 120 millimetres of suspension travel but mudguards and pannier rack, the SUV Fully bridges the gap between everyday use and off-road.
The special model MTC 140 "Huberbuam" goes one step further. Inspired by the ideas of the Bavarian climbing duo, this model with plenty of suspension travel is precisely designed to gondola to the starting point of the mountain tour without complications and with luggage such as climbing equipment in difficult terrain. Corratec only installs minimalist mudguards, but still relies on lights and a pannier rack. The price range for Corratec's "big" SUVs is tight. All variants of the MTC 120 and 140 are priced between 4999 and 5999 euros.
Norco Sight VLT
It was only in spring that Norco converted its downhill e-mountainbikes to Bosch drives. Now the Canadians are already announcing the successor with the new CX engine. But we'll have to be patient until then. It should be ready in spring 2025. The developers' aim is to slim down the bike with the new motor and the lighter Powertube 800. 20% lighter, says the manufacturer - with the same motor power and increased range! At 25.2 kilos (top model according to the manufacturer!), the predecessor was not exactly a lightweight. What has remained is the VPP rear triangle, the 160/150 millimetre stroke and the Mullet wheels.
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
