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Bafang BBSHD 1000W mid drive conversion kit, available in UART and CAN-BUS versions. 160Nm max torque, 48V/52V compatible, built for high-performance, fat tyre and eCargo e-bike builds.
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12 months warranty from date of purchase.
The Bafang BBSHD 1000W mid drive kit is available in both UART and CAN-BUS versions — choose your version under “Model” when you order. 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.
We sell the Bafang BBSHD 1000W in two versions: BBSHD UART and BBSHD CAN-BUS. Both use the same 1000W motor, the same 160Nm of torque and the same bottom bracket fitment. The only difference is the communication protocol — how the motor controller talks to the display and the rest of the system. Pick your version from the “Model” option above the Add to basket button.
UART is Bafang’s original communication standard. It’s the version most home builders know: it works with the widest range of displays, programming cables and configuration software. With a USB programming cable and the Bafang configuration tool you can change assist-level power, current and speed limits, PAS sensitivity and throttle response yourself. Choose UART if you like to tune your own motor, or if you want to use displays and accessories you already own.
CAN-BUS is Bafang’s newer protocol. The controller, display and battery exchange data in both directions in real time, which gives more accurate live information and better error reporting and diagnostics. CAN-BUS systems are set up through Bafang’s own software rather than the open configuration tool used on UART motors. Choose CAN-BUS if you want a more integrated system with clearer fault reporting, or if you’re matching other CAN-BUS components.
The display, controller and wiring must all use the same protocol. A UART display won’t work on a CAN-BUS motor, and the reverse is also true. That matters when you buy spares later: we stock both the Controller BAFANG BBSHD 1000W and the Controller BAFANG BBSHD 1000W CAN-BUS, so check which version your kit is before you order a replacement.
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.
No difference here: both platforms come in UART and CAN-BUS versions. The BBSHD 1000W offers both on this page. The BBS02B is sold as two separate kits: the 750W UART and the 750W CAN-BUS.
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. When you order, you choose the version (UART or CAN-BUS), the display and the battery:
Select “UART” or “CAN-BUS” under Model. Both versions have the same 1000W motor and 160Nm of torque; only the communication protocol is different.
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.
Yes. We sell the BBSHD 1000W mid drive kit in a CAN-BUS version and a UART version. Choose the one you want under “Model” when you order.
Yes. The UART version of the BBSHD 1000W is available on this page. It’s the version to choose if you want to program the motor yourself with the Bafang configuration tool.
No. Both versions are 1000W with 160Nm of max torque. CAN-BUS changes how the components communicate, not how much power the motor makes.
No. UART and CAN-BUS components are not cross-compatible. The display and controller must use the same protocol as the motor version you buy.
We’ll help you choose UART or CAN-BUS and confirm BB width, battery and display options before you order. Get in touch on WhatsApp.
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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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