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Kalkhoff Image 5 Excite
€5,299.00
Reference price per Kalkhoff's website, checked on 22-08-2026 · price may have changed
Specifications
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Full spec sheet
Motor & battery
| Motor position | Mid-drive |
|---|---|
| Motor power | — |
| Torque | 85 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 625 Wh |
| Removable battery | Yes |
| Charge time | — |
Performance
| Range | — |
|---|---|
| Max assisted speed | 25 km/h |
| Max rider weight | 170 kg |
Dimensions & equipment
| Bike weight | — |
|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 28 " |
| Gears | — |
| Brakes | — |
| Suspension | — |
| Manufacturer warranty | — |
| Frame size | — |
Other manufacturer data
Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX Smart System, 85Nm
Drivetrain: Gates belt drive with Enviolo Trekking hub (stepless)
Equipment: Adjustable stem, MIK HD luggage rack, Litemove lighting (110 lux)
Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon Almotion 55-622
Delivery & assembly
Assembly
Available through Kalkhoff dealers.
Good to know
Reference model, not an Amazon product. Price/specs (Excite+ BLX Automatiq trim) from kalkhoff-bikes.com (Aug 2026).
Analysis
The Image 5+ Excite is Kalkhoff's premium city bike: a Bosch Performance Line CX Smart System motor (85Nm) with a large 625Wh PowerTube battery. The whisper-quiet Gates belt drive and stepless Enviolo Trekking hub give smooth, shockless shifting with no maintenance.
The Plus trim suits extra-heavy loads up to 170kg, ideal for luggage, a child seat or a heavier rider. An adjustable stem, integrated MIK HD luggage rack, premium Litemove lighting (110 lux) and wide Schwalbe Marathon Almotion tyres (55-622) round out the package.
Note: reference model with no affiliate link. Price (Excite+ BLX Automatiq) and specs from kalkhoff-bikes.com (captured August 2026).
Pros
- High maximum user weight (170kg)
- Low-maintenance Gates belt drive
- Stepless Enviolo gearing
- Premium Litemove lighting (110 lux)
Cons
- The most expensive reference model in the city bike category
- No affiliate link: only through the Kalkhoff dealer network
Ideal for: Riders after a premium city bike with high load capacity and fully low-maintenance drivetrain.
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