CYKE Falcon S vs CYKE Falcon X
On the numbers that decide this pair, the CYKE Falcon S is 14 km further on range than the CYKE Falcon X. Everything else is below, including where it loses.
Range is our estimate under the reference ride, not the manufacturer's claim. Cost is over 5 years at 3,000 km a year, on the same formula the cost-of-ownership calculator runs. How we work this out
| Spec | CYKE Falcon S | CYKE Falcon X |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 70 km | 56 km |
| Battery | 960 Wh | 960 Wh |
| Weight | 24.9 kg | 20.9 kg |
| Motor torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Top speed | 45 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Price | $2,999 | $2,999 |
| 5-year cost | $3,308 | $3,308 |
Where each one wins
- CYKE Falcon S is 14 km further on range.
- CYKE Falcon X is 4.0 kg lighter.
The CYKE Falcon S leads on 1 of these, the CYKE Falcon X on 1. Neither sweeps it, so the choice comes down to which of those you actually use.
Who each one is for
CYKE Falcon S
Suits you if you want:
- 160 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- rated to 110 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 70 km estimated, which covers a 35 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
CYKE Falcon X
Suits you if you want:
- 160 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- 20.9 kg, light enough to carry up a flight of stairs
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- rated to 204 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 56 km estimated, which covers a 28 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
Each line above is read straight from the specification: torque, weight, payload, battery and our range estimate. Nothing here is a preference, and neither bike is being recommended over the other.
What each one costs to own
Over 5 years the two land within 5% of each other, which is inside the error on any of these inputs. Cost is not the deciding factor here.
That figure moves mostly on the battery. The CYKE Falcon S covers about 51,200 km before its pack is due for replacement; the CYKE Falcon X, about 51,200 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | CYKE Falcon S | CYKE Falcon X |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $2,999 | $2,999 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $972 | $972 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-731 | $-731 |
| Total | $3,308 | $3,308 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the CYKE Falcon S if you ride to the edge of the battery and dislike planning around it.
- Pick the CYKE Falcon X if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
Verdict
There is no verdict to give. The CYKE Falcon S and the CYKE Falcon X are the same bike to within the precision of anything we can measure, so buy whichever is cheaper on the day.
Range here is an estimate under one reference ride, not a measurement. Yours will differ with terrain, weight, tyres and weather, which is what the range calculator is for.
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