MTB

HITWAY BK28 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.

More estimated range than 89% of MTB bikes; our estimate is 33% below the brand's claimed range.

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Battery

1200Wh

Estimated range

42mi

Weight

105.4lb

Torque

70Nm

$1,620

≈ $39/mi

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By the numbers

How the HITWAY BK28 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.

Claimed62 miEstimated42 mi

Manufacturer overclaim: 33%. The estimate's band is 37 mi to 47 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, knobby 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	54 mi	52 mi	50 mi	48 mi
Rolling	43 mi	41 mi	40 mi	39 mi
Steep	34 mi	32 mi	31 mi	30 mi

Against other MTB bikesEach bar is the share of the other bikes of the type this bike is above; the tick is the middle.

Battery1200 WhHigher than 89% of the 207 MTB bikes that state it

Weight105.4 lbHeavier than 98% of the 206 MTB bikes that state it

Torque70 NmHigher than 37% of the 175 MTB bikes that state it

Top speed16 mphFaster than 2% of the 203 MTB bikes that state it

Estimated range42 miHigher than 89% of the 204 MTB bikes that state it

No list price in your market; shown for Europe.

Range per price4.5 km / €100Higher than 60% of the 108 MTB bikes with a list price in Europe that state it

Left out because they do not state it: battery 3, weight 4, torque 35, top speed 7, estimated range 6.

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$2,262

Car$8,613Transit pass$3,888

Purchase price: €1,500
Purchase price: £1,300
Purchase price: $1,620
Purchase price: $1,620
Resale value: −€366
Resale value: −£317
Resale value: −$395
Resale value: −$395
Charging: €109
Charging: £99
Charging: $65
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

Where it sits among MTB e-bikes

Price against estimated range for 203 MTB models priced in the United States. This model is the ringed dot.

At $1,620 and an estimated 42 mi, it ranks 63 of 203 on estimated range per unit of price. That is a converted price: the bike is not listed for the United States, so the figure is its list price converted at the site's fixed rate.

It is off the line: the Coswheel R6000 has a longer estimated range, 62 mi, at $1,599, which is at or below this model's price. 84 of the 203 are placed at converted prices (hollow dots).

See the whole map How the map is drawn

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 BK28 specifications

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

The model

BrandHITWAY
ModelBK28
TypeMTB
Available inUK, Europe

Motor and power

Motor power250 W
Motor torque70 Nm

Battery and range

Battery1200 Wh48 V × 25 Ah
Claimed range62 mi
Estimated range42 mi−33% vs claim

Frame and weight

Weight105.4 lb
Max payload265 lb
FoldableNo
Step-throughNot stated
CargoNo

Speed, class and controls

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

Price

Price$1,620

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

FAQ

Questions about the HITWAY BK28

How much does the BK28 cost?

The catalogue list price is Europe €1,500, United Kingdom £1,300. A list price is what the brand states, not what a shop charges today.

What are the BK28's specs?

The HITWAY BK28 (MTB) has a 1200 Wh battery, a 250 W rated motor, 70 Nm of torque, a top speed of 16 mph, a weight of 105.4 lb and a claimed range of 62 mi.

What is the BK28's real-world range?

We estimate about 42 mi (37 mi to 47 mi) for a 176.4 lb rider on rolling terrain with Tour assist, mild weather and a brisk pace, from its 1200 Wh battery and its weight of 105.4 lb. It is a calculation with the open range formula, not a ride test. The brand's own claim is 62 mi.

How much does it cost to charge the BK28?

A full charge costs about $0.21 (1200 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.

01 - Range