The Himiway C5 looks, feels, and rides more like a small motorcycle than a regular e-bike.
Himiway C5 MSRP $2,299.00 Score Details DT Editors' Choice “The Himiway C5 is so much fun to ride that I made multiple trips daily to 'check the mail' during testing.” Pros Cons At first glance, you might think we got it wrong and that this is a motorcycle review, but it’s not. The Himiway C5 , also known as the C5 Ultra, looks and rides more like a small motorcycle than a regular e-bike. The peppy C5 has plenty of torque and handles nicely.
Himiway C5: power and charging The C5’s go power comes from Himiway’s 750-watt brushless geared hub motor on the rear wheel. It ships as a Class 2 e-bike with a 20 mph top speed and battery-powered pedal assistance or thumb throttle control. You can reconfigure it to 28 mph Class 3 with the C5’s display and 4-button control pad after obtaining a passcode from the company. Himiway encourages riders to respect state e-bike laws so the company doesn’t distribute the passcode openly.
LG lithium-ion cells in the C5’s 48-volt, 20Ah battery provide a substantial 960 watt-hours of power, which Hemingway says is good for up to 80 miles of range. To hit that distance, you’ll likely need to use low-power pedal assistance in modes 1 or 2. If you’re heavy on the throttle, as I suspect most C5 riders will be, you’ll probably have a much lower range per charge—possibly half the 80-mile maximum or even less.
The specially designed Himiway by Kendra 20-inch by 4-inch fat tires have a mildly aggressive tread better suited for streets than off-road riding. The tires gripped and responded well to riding on grass and forest paths. The tires’ tall sidewalls add to riding comfort when you inflate them from five to 10 psi below the maximum inflation level.
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