The Gazelle Orange C8+ HMB is a premium comfort-focused electric city bike built for commuting, everyday errands, and longer leisure rides. It combines Gazelle’s classic upright Dutch-bike geometry with low-maintenance components and Bosch Smart System technology, making it especially well suited to urban riding and moderate hills.
Key Bosch components include:
- Bosch Active Line Plus mid-drive motor
- 50Nm motor torque
- Bosch Smart System platform
- Bosch Purion 200 colour LCD display
- Bosch rear-rack battery system (400Wh or 500Wh options)
- Bosch Compact Charger (2A)
- Bosch Walk Assist function
- Four assist modes: Eco, Tour, Auto, and Turbo
The 50Nm Bosch Active Line Plus motor delivers noticeably more assistance than the lower-powered 40Nm Active Line system found on entry-level city e-bikes. It provides smooth, quiet, and natural-feeling support that works well for stop-start city riding, headwinds, and moderate hills without feeling overly aggressive.
Other notable components include:
- Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal hub gears
- Gates CDX belt drive for near-silent, low-maintenance riding
- Hydraulic disc brakes (Tektro HD-T280)
- Front suspension fork with 50 mm travel
- Suspension seatpost
- Schwalbe Energizer Active Plus tyres
- Integrated MIK rear carrier system
The Orange C8+ HMB is designed around comfort and practicality:
- Very upright riding position
- Stable low-step frame option
- Easy mounting and dismounting
- Smooth ride quality on rough roads and cobbles
- Quiet drivetrain thanks to the belt drive system