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The Himiway C5 Ultra is a electric bike listed at $2,599. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 960Wh battery, a claimed 80 mile range, and a 20 mph top speed, at 88 lbs.

Next to the 45 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,949–$3,249), its strongest numbers are battery capacity (960Wh vs 774Wh avg) and motor power (750W vs 642W avg). The tradeoffs are included features (4 features vs 10 features avg) and speed for its weight (0.23 mph/lb vs 0.37 mph/lb avg).

Spec-based analysis, computed from manufacturer-published numbers and compared against 45 similar electric bikes by price. No hands-on testing yet.

Strengths & weaknesses

Strengths

BatteryGood

960Wh vs 774Wh avg

Motor powerGood

750W vs 642W avg

Weaknesses

Features↓ 58%

4 features vs 10 features avg

Speed-to-weight ratio↓ 38%

0.23 mph/lb vs 0.37 mph/lb avg

Top speed↓ 22%

20 mph vs 26 mph avg

Weight↓ 20%

88 lbs vs 73 lbs avg

Compared with 45 similarly priced models ($1,949–$3,249), from manufacturer specs.

Performance Overview

Category scores out of 100 from manufacturer specs, with the median of 45 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,949–$3,249) for context

PowertrainBattery& RangeBuildQualityUtility
Himiway C5Similar-price median

Scores out of 100. The gray tick marks the median of similarly priced e-bikes.

How to read this: each spoke is a category score out of 100, computed from manufacturer specs on fixed scales. Every vehicle is measured on the same scales, so scores don't shift as our database grows. Further from the center is better. The gray line shows the median score of similarly priced e-bikes for context.

Full Specifications

Himiway C5 Ultra

Powertrain

Motor Type
Geared Hub
Nominal Power
750 W
Torque
86 Nm
Max Incline
15° · 27%
Motor Position
Rear Hub
Chain
KMC Z8.3 EPT 130L
Front Sprocket
44 T
Rear Sprocket
16 T
Controller Current
22 A

Battery & Range

Capacity
960 Wh
Amp-Hours
20 Ah
Voltage
48 V
Battery Type
Li Ion
Battery Brand
Samsung
Claimed Range
80 mi128.7 km
Charge Time
5-6 h
Charger Output
3 A

Build Quality

Front Brake
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake
Hydraulic Disc
Brake Brand
Tektro
Front Rotor
180 mm
Rear Rotor
180 mm
Drive System
Chain
Frame Material
Aluminum

Ride Comfort

Front Suspension
Coil
Front Travel
140 mm
Front Suspension Brand
KKE R150S
Rear Suspension Brand
EXA A5 RE
Rear Shock Stroke
47 mm
Front Adjustability
Compression and rebound adjustable
Seat Type
Moto Full Length

Utility

Weight
88 lbs39.9 kg
Max Load
330 lbs149.7 kg
Kickstand
Lights
Display
LCD
Warranty
24 mo
Tail Light

Classification

Top Assist Speed
20 mph32.2 km/h
Intended Use
Commuter
Pedals
Pedal Type
Functional Pedal Assist

Wheels & Tires

Front Wheel
20"
Rear Wheel
20"
Front Tire
20x4.0
Rear Tire
20x4.0
Tire Brand
Kenda
Tire Tread
Knobby

Frame & Geometry

Seat Height
33"83.8 cm
Min Handlebar Height
48.8"124 cm
Overall Length
70.8"179.8 cm
Wheelbase
47"119.4 cm

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