Cortina E-Octa vs Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+
Comparison 2026 — Electric Bikes
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+ edges out the Cortina E-Octa with an overall score of 89/100 against 78/100. It scores particularly well on motor performance (92/100) and comfort (88/100), making it the better all-round pick in Electric Bikes.
The Cortina E-Octa remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €1999.00 versus €3199.00.
Motor performance winner
Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+
20% higher than its rival
Value winner
Cortina E-Octa
12% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Cortina E-Octa | Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €1999.00+60% | €3199.00 |
| Rating | ★4.3 (680) | ★4.6 (510) |
| Overall | 78/100 | 89/100+14% |
| Motor & Drivetrain | ||
| Motor | Bafang M200 middenmotor | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 85 Nm+42% |
| Support modes | Eco/Normal/Sport/Turbo | Eco/Tour+/Auto/eMTB/Turbo |
| Gearing | Shimano Nexus 7-speed | Shimano Deore XT 11-speed+57% |
| Drive | Ketting | Ketting |
| Battery & Range | ||
| Capacity | 450 Wh | 625 Wh PowerTube+39% |
| Range | 50-90 km | 80-150 km+60% |
| Charge time | 5 uur / 5 hours | 5 uur / 5 hours |
| Removable | Ja / Yes | Ja / Yes |
| Frame & Comfort | ||
| Frame material | Aluminium | Aluminium 6061 gehydroformeerd |
| Frame type | Lage instap / Step-through | Trekking diamant / Trekking diamond |
| Wheel size | 28 inch | 28 inch |
| Suspension | Geen / None | Suntour Mobie A32 75 mm |
| Seatpost | Standaard / Standard | Geveerd / Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Brakes | Mechanische schijfremmen / Mechanical disc brakes | Shimano MT420 4-zuiger hydraulisch / Shimano MT420 4-piston hydraulic |
| Lighting | AXA LED 25 lux | Busch & Müller IQ-X 100 lux+300% |
| Lock | ART-2 ringslot / ART-2 ring lock+33% | ART-3 ringslot / ART-3 ring lock |
| Top speed | 25 km/h (wettelijk / legal limit) | 25 km/h (wettelijk / legal limit) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 24.5 kg+9% | 26.8 kg |
| Max load | 125 kg | 150 kg+20% |
Pros and cons
Cortina E-Octa
Pros
- Sharply priced under €2,000 with a mid-motor rather than a cheaper rear-hub motor
- Recognisable Cortina retro design available in several colours
- Sturdy rear rack suitable for heavy grocery bags
- Low step-through and city geometry ideal for short trips around town
Cons
- The Bafang motor lacks the refinement and silence of Bosch or Shimano units
- The 450 Wh battery is smaller than the 500 Wh average of competitors
Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+
Pros
- Bosch Performance CX delivers 85 Nm — the most torque in this test
- 625 Wh battery for 80 to 150 km range per charge
- Very high-end Kalkhoff finish with 10-year frame warranty
- Shimano Deore XT 11-speed with wider range for climbing
Cons
- At €3,199 the most expensive bike in this test
- Kalkhoff dealer network in the Netherlands is limited — service often through partners