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Tern HSD Gen 3
E-bike specs from ternbicycles.com (checked 2026-10-18). Listing note: Global Tern page (non-AU source, no AU price); per-variant specs not shown Pre-mapped from published specs, not yet checked against the bike. Source: https://www.ternbicycles.com/en/bikes/hsd
- Cargo
- Mid-drive
Specs don’t settle it — the maker doesn’t publish both rated power and assist speed. Check the label on the bike or run the legal check.
Specifications
Motor
| Motor | Bosch Performance (Gen 5) / Performance Line PX |
|---|---|
| Drive system | Bosch Smart System |
| Position | Mid-drive |
Performance & road rules
| Class | Check: power not confirmed |
|---|
Frame & wheels
| Style | Cargo |
|---|
Manufacturer specifications Collected from Australian retailer and maker pages (linked below); not yet checked against the bike by our team. Specs change between model years and markets — confirm with the maker before you buy.
Quick answers
Is the Tern HSD Gen 3 legal in Australia?
The specs we have don’t state its rated power or assist speed, so check the bike itself: a legal pedal-assist e-bike has at most 250 W rated power (shown on the motor or frame label) and stops assisting at 25 km/h. In Queensland it also needs an EN 15194 (or Legacy EPAC) compliance label to be ridden in public from 1 March 2027 — check the frame for the sticker.
What motor does the Tern HSD Gen 3 have?
A Bosch Performance (Gen 5) / Performance Line PX mid-drive motor.
Has the Tern HSD Gen 3 been recalled?
No recall for the Tern HSD Gen 3 is listed in the EbikeMate Recall Centre, which tracks Product Safety Australia and maker notices. Registered owners are emailed if one is published.
Check your own e-bike against your state’s rules → · See road-legal models →
Specification sources
Manufacturer specificationsThese specifications came from a maker or retailer page but we don’t have the link on file. Check them with the maker before relying on them.
Specs change between model years and markets. Your bike’s own labels (battery Wh and V, motor rating, compliance sticker) are what count.
Recalls
Government informationNo recalls for the Tern HSD Gen 3 in the EbikeMate Recall Centre, which we build from Product Safety Australia and maker notices. Registered owners are emailed if one is published.
Australian rules
Government informationEbikeMate editorial guidanceAcross Australia a pedal-assisted e-bike (EN 15194) may have up to 250 W continuous rated power, with assistance cutting out by 25 km/h. Throttle rules differ by state. What the maker states for this model:
- Rated power: not stated by the source
- Assistance to: not stated by the source
- Throttle: not stated
Check my e-bike against my state’s rulesGuidance, not legal advice. Rules and official links are on the checker.
From bike shops
Shop-verified informationNot enough shop records yet. We show shop-measured figures once at least 3 records exist for this model.
From owners
Aggregated owner informationFewer than 5 Tern HSD Gen 3s are registered so far, so we don’t show owner figures yet.
Issues owners have reported
No issue has been reported by 3 or more different owners yet.
Own one? Create your free Bike Passport, then you can report issues with your model.
Used prices
Not enough used ads yet — we show a range once there are 5 or more in a year.
Owning one
EbikeMate editorial guidanceReal-world range
Battery capacity not stated, so we can’t estimate range.
Battery and charger
- Use the maker’s own replacement battery, or one the maker or a specialist confirms is approved for this motor system. Voltage, connector and battery-management system all have to match.
- Use the original charger, or one the maker approves for this battery. Never use a charger with a different output, even if the plug fits.
- Check the battery’s own label (Wh, V and serial) matches what the seller says.
- Damaged, swollen, hot or smelly batteries: stop using them, keep them outside away from anything that can burn, and take them to a battery drop-off — never household bins.
Servicing
- A first check after the first few hundred kilometres — new cables stretch and bolts settle.
- Chain: clean and lube regularly and measure wear — e-bikes wear chains and cassettes faster than regular bikes.
- Brakes: check pads and cable tension often — the extra weight and speed wear them faster.
- Mid-drive: ask the shop to read the motor’s error log and update firmware with the maker’s diagnostic tool at each service.
- Battery: keep it between 20% and 80% for daily use, store it at about half charge, and keep it out of hot cars.
Buying a used one
- Run the serial through the free EbikeMate buyer check — theft status, recalls and ownership on record.
- Find the frame serial yourself (usually under the bottom bracket) and check it matches the seller’s papers.
- Ask for a recent diagnostic printout — most mid-drive systems record battery health, charge cycles and motor hours.
- Look for signs of derestriction: tuning dongles, unusual wiring, or a top assisted speed above 25 km/h on the display.
- Ask for the receipt, the original charger and the key for the battery lock.
Parts known to fit the Tern HSD Gen 3
Pre-mapped from the maker’s and retailers’ published part pages. Riders and shops confirm or flag each one — “confirmed” shows only once someone has. Check the part number and connector against your old part before you buy — versions change between model years.
Chargers 2
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Bosch 2A Charger
2A max
For Bosch Smart System e-bikes — this bike’s drive system. Check your battery mount or frame matches.
Maker (Bosch AU) lists under 'Battery chargers for the smart system'
Pre-mapped, not yet checked · source bosch-ebike.com (seen 19 Oct 2026)
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Bosch 4A Charger
4A max
For Bosch Smart System e-bikes — this bike’s drive system. Check your battery mount or frame matches.
Maker (Bosch AU) lists under 'Battery chargers for the smart system'
Pre-mapped, not yet checked · source bosch-ebike.com (seen 19 Oct 2026)
Displays 1
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Bosch Kiox 400C
BRC3200colour display
For Bosch Smart System e-bikes — this bike’s drive system. Check your battery mount or frame matches.
AU retailer (99 Bikes) says it integrates with the Bosch Smart System
Pre-mapped, not yet checked · source 99bikes.com.au (seen 19 Oct 2026)
Remotes 1
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Bosch Mini Remote 22.2mm
BRC330022.2mm clamp, Bluetooth
For Bosch Smart System e-bikes — this bike’s drive system. Check your battery mount or frame matches.
AU retailer (99 Bikes) says designed for Bosch Smart System eBikes
Pre-mapped, not yet checked · source 99bikes.com.au (seen 19 Oct 2026)
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HSD Gen 3 for sale
Parts for the HSD Gen 3
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Where’s the serial? On a Tern: engraved, 10–13 characters — under the seat tube on GSD, HSD, NBD, Orox, Quick Haul, Short Haul and Vektron; on the bottom bracket on BYB, Link, Node, Verge, Eclipse and Joe. Not the “T” Service Tag. More help finding it
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