How the HITWAY BK-U1 up to 180km performs, on paper
Computed from this bike's catalogue figures with the published formulas. Nothing here was measured on a ride.
Manufacturer overclaim: 81%. The estimate's band is 19 mi to 24 mi. Reference ride: Tour assist, rolling terrain, mild weather, brisk pace, 176 lb rider. How we work this out
The range calculator's formula with the reference ride's settings: Tour assist, mild weather, brisk pace, road 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 | 27 mi | 26 mi | 25 mi | 24 mi |
| Rolling | 22 mi | 21 mi | 20 mi | 19 mi |
| Steep | 17 mi | 16 mi | 16 mi | 15 mi |
- Purchase price
- €1,000
- Purchase price
- $1,080
- Purchase price
- $1,080
- Purchase price
- $1,080
- Resale value
- −€244
- Resale value
- −$263
- Resale value
- −$263
- Resale value
- −$263
- Charging
- €109
- Charging
- $65
- Charging
- $124
- Charging
- $122
- Servicing
- $648
- Battery replacement
- $607
Purchase price: the list price in Europe.
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.
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.
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 numbersOr 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
HITWAY BK-U1 up to 180km specifications
The catalogue's figures, as the brand states them. A dot shows where a figure sits among Road bikes.
The model
- BrandHITWAY
- ModelBK-U1 up to 180km
- TypeRoad
- Available inEurope
Motor and power
- Motor power250 W
- Motor torqueNot stated
Battery and range
- Battery468 Wh36 V × 13 Ah
- Claimed range112 mi
- Estimated range21 mi−81% vs claim
Frame and weight
- Weight60.4 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$1,080
Where the figure sits among Road bikes, from lowest to highest
Questions about the HITWAY BK-U1 up to 180km
How much does the BK-U1 up to 180km cost?
The catalogue list price is Europe €1,000. A list price is what the brand states, not what a shop charges today.
What are the BK-U1 up to 180km's specs?
The HITWAY BK-U1 up to 180km (Road) has a 468 Wh battery, a 250 W rated motor, a top speed of 16 mph, a weight of 60.4 lb and a claimed range of 112 mi.
What is the BK-U1 up to 180km's real-world range?
We estimate about 21 mi (19 mi to 24 mi) for a 176.4 lb rider on rolling terrain with Tour assist, mild weather and a brisk pace, from its 468 Wh battery and its weight of 60.4 lb. It is a calculation with the open range formula, not a ride test. The brand's own claim is 112 mi.
How much does it cost to charge the BK-U1 up to 180km?
A full charge costs about $0.08 (468 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.
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