Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
7 features vs 3 features avg
0.59 mph/lb vs 0.40 mph/lb avg
4 h vs 6.6 h avg
17.8 Wh/lb vs 13.2 Wh/lb avg
Weaknesses
50 mi vs 56 mi avg
Compared with 5 similarly priced models ($0–$2,798), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 5 similarly priced e-motos ($0–$2,798), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-motos: 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 Heybike Villain is an electric motorcycle listed at $1,399. Manufacturer specs put it at a 1352Wh battery, a claimed 50 mile range, and a 45 mph top speed, at 76 lbs.
Next to the 5 other electric motorcycles in its price band ($0–$2,798), its strongest numbers are included features (7 features vs 3 features avg), speed for its weight (0.59 mph/lb vs 0.40 mph/lb avg), and charge time (4 h vs 6.6 h avg). The tradeoff is claimed range (50 mi vs 56 mi avg).
Full Specifications
Heybike Villain
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Mid Drive
- Peak Power
- 4160 W
- Torque
- 190 Nm
- Max Incline
- 30° · 58%
- Motor Position
- Mid Drive
- Chain
- 420
- Controller Brand
- FarDriver
- Controller Current
- 80 A
- Riding Modes
- 3
- Mode Speeds
- Mode 1: 20 / Mode 2: 38 / Mode 3: 45 mph
- Reverse Mode
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 1352 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 26 Ah
- Voltage
- 52 V
- Battery Type
- Li Ion
- Claimed Range
- 50 mi80.5 km
- Charge Time
- 4-6 h
- Removable Battery
- Charge Window
- 0% 100%
- Charger Output
- 5 A
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Regenerative Braking
- Front Rotor
- 190 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 190 mm
- Drive System
- Chain
- Frame Material
- Steel
- Rotor Thickness
- 4 mm
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Hydraulic Coil
- Front Travel
- 150 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Air
- Fork Stanchion
- 40 mm
Utility
- Weight
- 76 lbs34.5 kg
- Kickstand
- IP Rating
- IPX6
- Lights
- Display
- LED
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- App Compatible
- Warranty
- 12 mo
- Included Accessories
- Crossbody bag (gift), Front wheel, Charger, Keys x2, Mudguards x2, Handlebar blocks x2, Pegs x2, Front board, Mounting ties x4, Exclusive sticker, Manual QR code card
Classification
- Top Speed
- 45 mph72.4 km/h
- Street Legal
- No
- Intended Use
- Trail
- Min Age
- 14 yr
- Passengers
- 1
Wheels & Tires
- Front Wheel
- 14"
- Rear Wheel
- 12"
- Front Tire
- 14x2.5
- Rear Tire
- 12x3.0
- Tire Tread
- Knobby
Frame & Geometry
- Seat Height
- 29.5"74.9 cm
- Ground Clearance
- 9.8"24.9 cm
- Handlebar Width
- 27.6"70.1 cm
- Overall Height
- 37"94 cm
- Wheelbase
- 42.5"108 cm
Smart Features
- App Power Tuning
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