The e-bike and e-kit business of Yamaha Motor faced a challenging business environment, with demand falling short of expectations in certain markets. The Japanese company reports in its 2025 financial overview that revenue declined 4% year-on-year in its smart power vehicle (SPV) business, which includes e-bikes, e-bike systems and electrically powered wheelchairs.
One of the world's largest automotive suppliers ZF, marked its entry into the e-bike business with a debut at Eurobike in 2018. Specialising in tailor-made open drive systems, the German manufacturers aimed to become a serious competitor to Bosch. However, this has not materialised, leading to a doubtful future. "We have suspended our sales activities in this area," a spokesperson has confirmed to Bike Europe.
NÜRTINGEN, Germany — Bosch eBike Systems has acquired Magura's 50% stake in Magura Bosch Parks & Services GmbH (MBPS), taking full control of one of Europe's largest bicycle and e-bike service and spare parts distributors. Formerly equal service partners since the launch of Bosch's e-bike brand, the partners have not made it clear what prompted the buyout.
SHENZHEN, China - Zhaowei may not be a household name, but there is a good chance its gears power nearby moving products, from car components to office or household appliances. Every day, millions of gears in any possible size are pumped out of its Dongguan, Suzhou and Shenzhen-based factories. Marking a first for the Chinese ODM, it has now entered the e-bike drive market with its own brand identity, Preeto.
FOSHAN, China - Shihe Electric is the new owner of Ttium Motor Technology, better known in the market as Motinova. Foshan-based Shihe Electric acquired 55% of the shares, effective October 17, as reported by Ttium Motor Technology in a letter to its customers and industry partners.
INNING, Germany - With a focus on European manufacturing from its base in Southern Germany, TQ is quietly building its profile in the e-bike industry. Counting on Trek as a leading partner through its initial engineering phase, the e-bike component manufacturer's products are now specified on 18 brands across several categories.
