Himiway D3 vs Himiway D5
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Himiway D3 is 10 km further on range than the Himiway D5. 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 D3 | Himiway D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 52 km | 42 km |
| Battery | 720 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Weight | 30.8 kg | 26.8 kg |
| Motor torque | 40 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Top speed | 32 km/h | 32 km/h |
| Price | $1,299 | $1,799 |
| 5-year cost | $1,699 | $2,077 |
Where each one wins
- Himiway D3 is 10 km further on range.
- Himiway D5 is 4.0 kg lighter.
The Himiway D3 leads on 1 of these, the Himiway D5 on 1. Neither sweeps it, so the choice comes down to which of those you actually use.
Who each one is for
Himiway D3
Suits you if you want:
- rated to 159 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 52 km estimated, which covers a 26 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 40 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
- 30.8 kg, which is a bike you park rather than carry
Himiway D5
Suits you if you want:
- rated to 181 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 42 km estimated, which covers a 21 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 40 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
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 Himiway D3 costs about 350 EUR less to own, once purchase, charging, servicing, a battery replacement where one is due, and resale are all counted.
That figure moves mostly on the battery. The Himiway D3 covers about 38,400 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Himiway D5, about 38,400 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Himiway D3 | Himiway D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $1,299 | $1,799 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $648 | $648 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-316 | $-438 |
| Total | $1,699 | $2,077 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Himiway D3 if you ride to the edge of the battery and dislike planning around it.
- Pick the Himiway D5 if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
- Pick the Himiway D3 if the five-year total is what you are optimising.
Verdict
On the measured axes the Himiway D3 is the better buy, and the Himiway D5 needs a reason of its own: a colour, a frame, a shop you trust, a price that moves. None of those are in our numbers, and all of them are legitimate.
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.
Tell me when either of these gets cheaper
One email when a price moves on a bike you are watching. Nothing else.