Test results
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Independent test centres and test results demonstrate our high quality, as does our integrated e-bike design.
2024
RADtouren Magazine: Price/performance trekking e-bikes "Fair price - highly recommended"
Our Endeavour L Move has been praised by RADtouren magazine in the category 'Price/performance trekking e-bikes'. The Endeavour L Move impresses with its elegant, slim design and integrated cable routing in the stem.
Electric bike test: Light Best Buy recommendation "Very good"
Our Entice L Advance received a Best Buy recommendation in the Light category in the 2024 electric bike test. Weighing just under 21 kg, the allroad e-bike was recognised as an agile bike with a sleek design and high-quality equipment.
ElektroRad: Comfortable all-rounder 1.5 Very good
Our Entice 5 Excite+ impresses with its high level of riding comfort, off-road potential and high total weight in the ElektroRad Test 2024 and achieved a score of 1.5 "Very good". One of the Pedelecs particular highlights is the built-in Gates belt drive, which guarantees low maintenance and a long service life.
ElektroRad: A powerful and fun trekking e-bike 1.6 "Very good"
Our Endeavour 5 Advance+ ABS impresses with a futuristically designed aluminium frame. For maximum safety: The Bosch Magura ABS braking system reliably prevents the front wheel from permanently locking and slipping and provides excellent braking control thanks to ABS.
iF DESIGN AWARD Winner 2024
Our Light series has won an prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD. The straightforward design and well thought-out product concept impressed the expert jury. With minimal weight (from 20 kg) and practical features, our Light series combines the best of both worlds.
ElektroRad: A fleet-footed silver arrow – Slim frames and light components, 1.5 “Very Good”
Our Endeavour L Excite excelled in the ElektroRad Test 2024, achieving a rating of “Very Good”. Coming in at just under 20kg, this trekking e-bike impresses thanks to its slim aluminium chassis. The removable 400Wh battery on the down tube and the star fork are not only light, but they also boast eyelets for drinks bottles, the additional battery or a front carrier.
ElektroRad: A stylish all-rounder for everyday use in the city, 1.7 “Good”
Our Kalkhoff Image 3 Advance achieved a score of 1.7 “Good” in the ElektroRad Test 2024. Equipped with the powerful Bosch Performance Line Smart System drive (75Nm) and an integrated Bosch PowerTube battery (available in 625Wh or 500Wh), the city e-bike offers an impressive range of 115km.
ElektroRad: Good things come in small packages, 1.5 “Very Good”
This versatile bike offers a scarcely believable total permissible weight of 170kg. Equipped with the MIK HD luggage carrier, our compact two-wheeler can hold everything from your shopping to your briefcase or weekend bag. And to top it all off, when you’re travelling with the family, the child seat can be attached in just one click.
2023
ExpertenTesten.de: Winner of the Premium Trekking E-Bikes category, “Very Good” (1.03)
The ABS e-bike impressed with its excellent quality and performance. The highlight was provided by the Magura MTC ABS brake discs, which provided outstanding grip on gravel and wet surfaces.
FOCUS e-bike: trekking e-bike "very good" (1.4)
Our Endeavour 5.B Advance+ gets e-bike fans to their destination with comfort and riding safety, which is why it was awarded an overall rating of 1.4 "Very Good" by FOCUS E-Bike.
IMTEST: Compact e-bike best in test (1.8)
Consumer portal IMTEST has singled out our Entice C.B Excite+ Compact Bike as best in test, awarding it a score of 1.8 (Very good). Our Entice C.B Excite+ is a genuine all-rounder. Thanks to the MIK HD pannier rack, it’s not only the e-bike for the whole family, but it also takes everything with you: from bike bags to touring gear.
Dutch Consumentenbond: BEST in the test
Our Image 5.B Excite+ BLX has been rated BEST in the Dutch Consumer Association test. The city e-bike proved itself to be a convincing all-rounder. This is all thanks to its total permissible weight of 170 kg and the smooth support provided by the Bosch Performance Smart System.
FOCUS E-BIKE Design Award: Best e-bike design SUV/CROSS
The Entice 5.B Advance+ was singled out in the FOCUS E-BIKE Design Award 2023, achieving BEST in the SUV category. A key feature of our Entice 5.B Advance+ is its total permissible weight of 170 Kg. Equipped with the Bosch Performance CX Smart System drive with 85 Nm torque, our SUV alternative is absolutely ideal for everyday use and the perfect bike for anyone who enjoys cycling off the beaten track.
FOCUS E-BIKE Design Award: TOP e-bike design CITY
The FOCUS Design Award showcases the best e-bikes of the year. Among them is our Image 3.B Advance, awarded TOP in the City category. The city e-bike is low-maintenance and offers maximum comfort and flexibility. This makes the Image 3.B Advance ideal for cruising comfortably through everyday urban life.
FOCUS E-BIKE: Best e-bike brand - Favorite brand
Approximately 20,000 people voted in this year's survey and agreed – Kalkhoff is one of the most popular brands of e-bike. We were rated ‘very good’ in the ‘Best-known brand’ and ‘Favourite brand’ categories.
| Awards | Winner | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Consumentenbond | Image 5.B Excite+ BLX | 2022 |
| Bike Bild | Entice 5.B Move+ | 2022 |
| IMTEST | Image 5.B Move+ | 2022 |
| Bike of the year 2022 | Endeavour 5.B Season | 2022 |
| E-Bike van het jaar 2022 | Entice 5.B Advance+ | 2022 |
| IMTEST | Endeavour 3.B Move | 2021 |
| Downtown Magazine | Endeavour 5.B Excite | 2021 |
| eFahrer | Entice 3.B Advance | 2021 |
| Consumentenbond | Image 5.B Belt BLX | 2021 |
| Consumentenbond | Endeavour 5.B Advance+ | 2021 |
| ANWB | Endeavour 3.B Move | 2021 |
| Bike Bild | Entice 3.B Advance | 2021 |
| IMTEST | Endeavour 3.B Move | 2021 |
| ElektroRad | Entice 5.B Advance+ | 2021 |
| ADR Fietstest | Entice 5.B Advance+ | 2021 |
| ADR Fietstest | Image 5.B Excite+ | 2021 |
| ADR Fietstest | Endeavour 3.B Move | 2021 |
| ADR Fietstest | Image 3.B Excite BLX | 2021 |
| ElektroBike | Endeavour 5.B Move+ | 2021 |
| ElektroBike | Endeavour 7.B Move | 2021 |
| ElektroBike | Image 5.B Advance+ | 2021 |
| Radfahren.de | Endeavour 5.B Advance+ | 2021 |
| Focus E-Bike | Entice 5.B Advance+ | 2021 |
| Radfahren.de | Image 3.B Excite | 2021 |
| Süddeutsche.de | Entice 5.B Advance+ | 2021 |
| Velomotion | Image 5.B Move+ | 2021 |
| Focus E-Bike | Image 3.B Advance | 2021 |
| eFahrer | Endeavour 5.B Excite+ | 2021 |
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