Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
Front suspension, 20" wheels
61 lbs vs 73 lbs avg
11.9 Wh/lb vs 10.8 Wh/lb avg
Weaknesses
500W vs 741W avg
5 features vs 7 features avg
300 lbs vs 363 lbs avg
720Wh vs 793Wh avg
Compared with 65 similarly priced models ($749–$1,249), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 65 similarly priced e-bikes ($749–$1,249), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-bikes: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The Himiway B3 is a commuter electric bike listed at $999. Manufacturer specs put it at 500W of rated motor power, a 720Wh battery, and a claimed 70 mile range, at 61 lbs.
Next to the 65 other electric bikes in its price band ($749–$1,249), its strongest numbers are weight (61 lbs vs 73 lbs avg) and energy density (battery size for the weight) (11.9 Wh/lb vs 10.8 Wh/lb avg). The tradeoffs are motor power (500W vs 741W avg) and included features (5 features vs 7 features avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a front suspension, 20" wheels setup for ride comfort.
Full Specifications
Himiway B3
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Geared Hub
- Nominal Power
- 500 W
- Sensor Type
- Torque
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 720 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 15 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 70 mi112.7 km
Components
- Front Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Rear Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Brake Brand
- NUTT
- Front Rotor
- 160 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 160 mm
- Gears
- 7
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano Altus M310
- Cassette
- Shimano MF TZ500 7 14 28T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Coil
- Front Travel
- 40 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 60.6 lbs27.5 kg
- Max Load
- 300 lbs136.1 kg
- Rear Rack
- Fenders
- Kickstand
- Lights
- Display
- LCD
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 20"
- Tire Size
- 20x2.4
- Tire Brand
- Innova
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Folding
Frame & Geometry
| Measurement | One Size |
|---|---|
| Seat Height (min) | 31.5"80 cm |
| Seat Height (max) | 39.5"100.3 cm |
| Standover Height | 18.8"47.8 cm |
| Overall Length | 63.8"162.1 cm |
| Stack | 571.5 mm |
| Reach | 449.58 mm |
| Stack/Reach Ratio | 1.27 |
| Top Tube Length | 660.4 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 139.7 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70° |
| Chainstay Length | 391.16 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1079.5 mm |
Rider Fit
Fits riders
5'0" – 6'0"152 – 183 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
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