Touring

HITWAY BK-S3 Trekking Review

A by-the-numbers review of the published specs, the prices the brand's own store shows and our range estimate from an open formula. We have not ridden it.

Our estimate is 73% below the brand's claimed range.

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Battery

720Wh

Estimated range

29mi

Weight

65lb

Torque

120Nm

$1,944

≈ $67/mi

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By the numbers

How the HITWAY BK-S3 Trekking performs, on paper

Computed from this bike's catalogue figures with the published formulas. Nothing here was measured on a ride.

Estimated against claimed rangeHow far the brand says it goes, against how far our formula says it does.

Claimed109 miEstimated29 mi

Manufacturer overclaim: 73%. The estimate's band is 26 mi to 33 mi. Reference ride: Tour assist, rolling terrain, mild weather, brisk pace, 176 lb rider. How we work this out

Estimated range by rider weight and terrainHow the estimate moves with the weight of the rider and the terrain.

The range calculator's formula with the reference ride's settings: Tour assist, mild weather, brisk pace, hybrid tyres. The ring marks the published estimate (176 lb rider, rolling terrain).

Show the values as a table

Terrain	132.3 lb	176.4 lb	220.5 lb	264.6 lb
Flat	38 mi	37 mi	35 mi	34 mi
Rolling	31 mi	29 mi	28 mi	27 mi
Steep	24 mi	23 mi	22 mi	21 mi

Cost over 5 years against a car and a transit passBuying, charging, servicing, battery and resale, against a car and a transit pass.

This e-bike$2,507

Car$8,613Transit pass$3,888

Purchase price: €1,800
Purchase price: $1,944
Purchase price: $1,944
Purchase price: $1,944
Resale value: −€439
Resale value: −$474
Resale value: −$474
Resale value: −$474
Charging: €109
Charging: $65
Charging: $124
Charging: $122
Servicing: $972
Battery replacement: $0

Purchase price: the euro list price converted at the site's fixed rate, because the brand states no price of its own in this market.

Charging at $0.173/kWh, the average household price (EIA, 2025, annual average). Where these prices come from

Defaults: 5 years, 3107 mi a year, fuel $1.84/L at 7 L/100 km, transit pass $65/month. Same maths as the cost-of-ownership calculator for the bike (price, charging, servicing, battery, resale) and the savings calculator for the car.

Run it with your own numbers Or compare with your own commute

Fit for the e-bike rules

USFitsTop speed 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and rated motor 250 W are within 28 mph (45 km/h) and 750 W.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
CanadaFitsTop speed 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and rated motor 250 W are within 32 km/h (20 mph) and 500 W.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
UKFitsTop speed 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and rated motor 250 W are within 15.5 mph (25 km/h) and 250 W.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
EUFitsTop speed 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and rated motor 250 W are within 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and 250 W.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
AustraliaFitsTop speed 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and rated motor 250 W are within 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and 250 W.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice

Full specifications

HITWAY BK-S3 Trekking specifications

The catalogue's figures, as the brand states them. A dot shows where a figure sits among Touring bikes.

The model

BrandHITWAY
ModelBK-S3 Trekking
TypeTouring
Available inEurope

Motor and power

Motor power250 W
Motor torque120 Nm

Battery and range

Battery720 Wh48 V × 15 Ah
Claimed range109 mi
Estimated range29 mi−73% vs claim

Frame and weight

Weight65 lb
Max payload330.7 lb
FoldableNo
Step-throughNot stated
CargoNo

Speed, class and controls

Top speed16 mph
ThrottleNot stated
Fast (28 mph)Not stated

Price

Price$1,944

Where the figure sits among Touring bikes, from lowest to highest

FAQ

Questions about the HITWAY BK-S3 Trekking

How much does the BK-S3 Trekking cost?

The catalogue list price is Europe €1,800. A list price is what the brand states, not what a shop charges today.

What are the BK-S3 Trekking's specs?

The HITWAY BK-S3 Trekking (Touring) has a 720 Wh battery, a 250 W rated motor, 120 Nm of torque, a top speed of 16 mph, a weight of 65 lb and a claimed range of 109 mi.

What is the BK-S3 Trekking's real-world range?

We estimate about 29 mi (26 mi to 33 mi) for a 176.4 lb rider on rolling terrain with Tour assist, mild weather and a brisk pace, from its 720 Wh battery and its weight of 65 lb. It is a calculation with the open range formula, not a ride test. The brand's own claim is 109 mi.

How much does it cost to charge the BK-S3 Trekking?

A full charge costs about $0.12 (720 Wh ÷ 1,000 × $0.173/kWh, the average household price, EIA, 2025, annual average), with no charger loss. Enter your own price in the battery calculator.

⚡ Run the numbers

Run this bike through the calculators.

We've pre-filled each tool with this bike's spec. Adjust your own usage - terrain, weight, weekly km - to see the numbers for you, not the marketing brochure.

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