Himiway Big Dog vs Himiway D7 PRO
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Himiway D7 PRO is 7.2 kg lighter than the Himiway Big Dog. 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 | Himiway Big Dog | Himiway D7 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 46 km | 41 km |
| Battery | 720 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Weight | 39.9 kg | 32.7 kg |
| Motor torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Top speed | 45 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Price | $3,599 | $3,599 |
| 5-year cost | $3,761 | $3,761 |
Where each one wins
- Himiway D7 PRO is 7.2 kg lighter.
- Himiway Big Dog is 5 km further on range.
The Himiway Big Dog leads on 1 of these, the Himiway D7 PRO on 1. Neither sweeps it, so the choice comes down to which of those you actually use.
Who each one is for
Himiway Big Dog
Suits you if you want:
- 160 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- built to carry a load rather than just a rider
- rated to 181 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 46 km estimated, which covers a 23 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 39.9 kg, which is a bike you park rather than carry
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
Himiway D7 PRO
Suits you if you want:
- 160 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- rated to 181 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 41 km estimated, which covers a 20 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 32.7 kg, which is a bike you park rather than carry
- 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 Himiway Big Dog covers about 38,400 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Himiway D7 PRO, about 38,400 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Himiway Big Dog | Himiway D7 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $3,599 | $3,599 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $972 | $972 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-878 | $-878 |
| Total | $3,761 | $3,761 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Himiway Big Dog if you ride to the edge of the battery and dislike planning around it.
- Pick the Himiway D7 PRO if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
Verdict
There is no verdict to give. The Himiway Big Dog and the Himiway D7 PRO 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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