Himiway D5 vs Himiway D5 ST
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Himiway D5 is 14.9 kg lighter than the Himiway D5 ST. 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 D5 | Himiway D5 ST |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 42 km | 41 km |
| Battery | 720 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Weight | 26.8 kg | 41.7 kg |
| Motor torque | 90 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Top speed | 32 km/h | 32 km/h |
| Price | $1,799 | $1,799 |
| 5-year cost | $2,401 | $2,401 |
Where each one wins
- Himiway D5 is 14.9 kg lighter.
The Himiway D5 ST does not lead on a single measured axis here. That does not make it the wrong bike, but it does mean the Himiway D5 is the one to justify not buying.
Who each one is for
Himiway D5
Suits you if you want:
- 90 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- rated to 181 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 42 km estimated, which covers a 21 km each-way commute
Himiway D5 ST
Suits you if you want:
- 90 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- 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:
- 41.7 kg, which is a bike you park rather than carry
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 D5 covers about 38,400 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Himiway D5 ST, about 38,400 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Himiway D5 | Himiway D5 ST |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $1,799 | $1,799 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $972 | $972 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-438 | $-438 |
| Total | $2,401 | $2,401 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Himiway D5 if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
Verdict
On the measured axes the Himiway D5 is the better buy, and the Himiway D5 ST 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.
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