BOSCH 1617EVS Fixed-Base Router 2.25 HP
- Maximum Rotational Speed: 25000 rpm
- Power Source: Corded Electric
- Base Type: Fixed
- Amperage: 12 amps
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A 12 amp, 2.25 horsepower variable-speed router with a top speed of 25,000 RPM. A solid corded choice for edge work and profiling where speed needs to be matched to the bit.
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ASIN: B00004TKHVModel: 1617EVSCategory: Woodworking Routers
Overview
Bosch's 1617EVS is a corded 12 amp wood router with variable speed up to 25,000 RPM and a 2.25 horsepower motor, weighing 4.5 kilograms.
This is Bosch's long-running fixed-base router, built around a variable-speed motor rather than a single-speed unit, which lets the operator match bit diameter and material to a lower or higher RPM.
- 12 amp, 120 volt corded motor
- Variable speed to 25,000 RPM
- 2.25 horsepower rating
- 4.5 kilogram weight
Who it's for
Suits woodworkers who need a corded router with adjustable speed for routing profiles, edges or larger diameter bits that call for slower RPM. Less relevant to someone who only wants a small cordless trim router for light edge work.
Pros and cons
- Variable speed up to 25,000 RPM
- 2.25 horsepower, 12 amp corded motor
- Established Bosch router design
- No bit or collet sizes listed in the attribute data
Performance notes
Variable speed control lets the motor run down from its 25,000 RPM top end, which matters because larger diameter bits typically need slower speeds to stay safe and cut cleanly, while smaller bits can run faster. The 12 amp, 120 volt motor rated at 2.25 horsepower supplies the power for that range.
Specifications
| Brand | Bosch |
|---|---|
| Model | 1617EVS |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 9.92 poundshigher than 81% of 125 woodworking routers |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 25000 rpmhigher than 50% of 108 woodworking routers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Amperage | 12 ampshigher than 69% of 46 woodworking routers |
| Battery Description | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 120 voltshigher than 59% of 101 woodworking routers |
| Horsepower | 2.25 hp |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Router, 1/4 In., And 1/2 In. Self Releasing Collet Chucks, 16 Mm Shaft Wrench, 24 Mm Collet Nut Wrench |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited 1 Year |
| Other details | |
| Base Type | Fixed |
| Item Type Name | Fixed Base Routers |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the Bosch 1617EVS?
25,000 RPM, with variable speed control below that.
Is the Bosch 1617EVS corded or cordless?
Corded electric, running on a 120 volt, 12 amp circuit.
How much horsepower does the 1617EVS motor have?
2.25 horsepower.