Bafang 1000W BBSHD Mid Drive Kit
- Size:
Bottom bracket 68 to 73mm
- Display:
DZ41
- Battery:
Downtube 52V 20Ah
1 × £539.99
Bottom bracket 68 to 73mm
DZ41
Downtube 52V 20Ah
Original price was: £556.00.£539.99Current price is: £539.99.
BAFANG BBSHD 1000W Mid Drive Motor – A powerful and reliable mid drive system perfect for high-performance electric bikes
For any order above £19.90 shipping is free of charge.
You have the right to return your orders within 30 days.
12 months warranty from date of purchase.
160Nm max torque · 48V and 52V compatible · 68–120mm bottom bracket fitment · Suits MTB, fat tyre and eCargo builds · Off-road use only · 12-month warranty
The BBSHD isn’t just a more powerful BBS02B — it’s built around a different housing, a stronger internal gear train and a significantly higher torque ceiling. Where the BBS02B 750W platform suits performance mountain bikes and touring builds, the BBSHD is the correct choice when the demands are greater: heavier loads, steeper gradients, wider bottom bracket frames, fat tyre conversions and eCargo builds where sustained high-torque output is routine, not occasional.
At 1000W continuous with 160Nm max torque, this motor sets the benchmark for what a Bafang mid drive can deliver in a direct bottom-bracket-mounted format — the preferred choice among serious off-road builders, cargo bike converters and workshop professionals who need reliability under demanding, sustained use.
Both platforms share the fundamental advantages of mid-drive architecture — central weight distribution, gear-multiplied torque and a natural pedal-assist feel. The differences worth understanding before you commit:
The BBSHD produces 1000W continuous and up to 160Nm of torque — noticeably more than either the 750W UART or 750W CAN-BUS version of the BBS02B, which share the same 750W rating and lower peak torque regardless of communication protocol. For steep terrain, heavy loads or sustained high-output riding, the BBSHD has a clear advantage.
The BBSHD uses a heavier, more robust motor housing than the BBS02B — why it’s the preferred Bafang motor for fat tyre conversions, cargo bikes and any build where the motor regularly carries high sustained loads.
The BBS02B fits 68–73mm threaded bottom brackets. The BBSHD extends to 68–120mm — a critical advantage for fat tyre frames, many cargo bike frames and custom builds with wider-than-standard bottom bracket shells.
The BBSHD runs standard UART communication built into the motor controller. On the smaller BBS02B platform you get an actual choice: the 750W UART for straightforward, reliable control, or the 750W CAN-BUS for real-time bidirectional data and finer tuning.
And if even 750W is more than your build needs, the lightest and most efficient entry point to the range is the BAFANG mid drive 250W.
This motor drives the bicycle’s crank rather than the wheel hub — the defining advantage of any Bafang mid drive system. Drop to a lower gear on a steep climb and the motor’s effective torque at the wheel multiplies through the drivetrain, just as a human rider’s effort does. A 1000W mid-drive working through a low gear can out-torque a considerably higher-wattage hub motor with no gears to help it.
That’s what makes the BBSHD platform compelling for eCargo builds, where heavy loads demand maximum sustained torque, and for mountain bike conversions on steep or technical terrain where controllable power delivery matters more than raw speed. Its central frame position also keeps weight close to the bike’s natural balance point — handling a heavy rear hub motor inevitably compromises. For comparison, the Rear Hub Motor 72V 5000W represents the hub-drive approach at its most powerful.
Available in a range of configurations. The core kit includes the BBSHD motor unit, chainring, installation hardware and wiring — paired with a choice of display and battery at the point of order:
Brushless, internally geared, built for sustained heavy-duty conversion demands. Fits standard 68–73mm threaded bottom brackets, extending to 120mm for fat tyre and cargo frames.
Purpose-designed and matched to motor output. The Bafang Big Metal Gear is a popular upgrade for builds under heavy sustained use.
Functional DZ41 included as standard, or upgrade to the premium 850C for richer ride data. The UKC1 Display is also available as an aftermarket alternative.
Downtube and triangle formats at multiple capacities. The Triangle Battery 52V 30Ah is a strong performance-range match; the Ebike Battery 48V 20Ah downtube pack suits builds where frame space is limited.
The Rotor for Bafang BBSHD 1000W is stocked for long-term motor maintenance, well beyond the initial warranty period.
To be road-legal in the UK, an electric bike must be limited to 250W continuous power and 15.5mph of assisted speed under the EAPC regulations. The BBSHD 1000W exceeds both limits, so — like any Bafang mid drive kit above 250W — it’s sold and intended for off-road and private-land use only, not public roads or cycle paths. If you need a mid drive kit that’s road-legal from the box, the BAFANG 250W (BBS01B) is the only kit in our range built for that.
Every BAFANG BBSHD Mid Drive 1000W purchased from All4eBikes is covered by a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects across the motor and all included components, alongside a 30-day return window for complete purchase confidence.
Browse the full Bafang mid drive range and the complete Bafang mid drive parts catalogue to build and maintain your conversion with genuine components.
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Disclaimer: This motor exceeds UK EAPC legal limits and is for off-road and private land use only. It must not be used on public roads, cycle paths or any public space.
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