ADO Air 28 vs Himiway C5 Ultra
Torque, battery, weight, pricing and features — side by side.
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Belt-drive city step-through with torque sensor, hydraulic brakes and a seatpost-integrated battery
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Moped-style full-suspension with 86Nm hub motor, 960Wh LG battery and up to 128km range
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Which should you choose?
Choose the ADO Air 28 if…
…it costs less (£1,300 cheaper) and is lighter (16.2 kg lighter).
Choose the Himiway C5 Ultra if…
…it has more torque (+49 Nm) and carries a bigger battery (+590 Wh).
Based only on the measured differences below — manufacturer-published figures, not independently tested.
At a glance
ADO Air 28
Belt-drive city step-through with torque sensor, hydraulic brakes and a seatpost-integrated battery
Himiway C5 Ultra
Moped-style full-suspension with 86Nm hub motor, 960Wh LG battery and up to 128km range
| Spec | ADO Air 28 | Himiway C5 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Best UK price | £999 £1,300 cheaper | £2,299 |
| RRP | £1,299 | £2,299 |
| Delivery | Delivery: Free (UK) | Delivery: Free (UK) |
| Availability at last check | In stock at last check — 28 Sep 2026 | In stock at last check — 28 Sep 2026 |
| Motor brand & type | Mivice Hub | Himiway Hub |
| Motor torque | 37 Nm | 86 Nm +49 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 370 Wh | 960 Wh +590 Wh |
| Voltage · amp-hours | 37 V · 10 Ah | 48 V · 20 Ah |
| Total weight | 23.7 kg 16.2 kg lighter | 39.9 kg |
| Frame type | Step Through | Step Through |
| Release | February 2024 — 2 years, 7 months on market | March 2024 — 2 years, 6 months on market |
| Tyre size | 700 x 45C puncture-resistant | Kenda x Himiway 20" x 4.0" |
| Gears | Single speed (carbon belt drive) | Shimano Altus M310 7-speed |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Tektro hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors front and rear |
| Suspension | Adjustable front fork | KKE R150S coil spring fork, 140mm travel + EXA A5-RE 180x47mm rear shock |
| Frame material | Lightweight aluminium (Dutch-style step-through) | 6061 aluminium |
| Wheels | Double-walled aluminium | — |
| Display | 3.5" IPS colour display (IPX7) | Himiway C2 LCD |
| Rider height | 160–200 cm | 162-190 cm (5'4"-6'3") |
| Top speed | 25 km/h | 25 km/h (15.5 mph) |
| Range | Up to 100 km | 96-128 km (60-80 miles) |
| Colours | Grey, Light Yellow | Ink Gray, White, Bluish Gray |
| Max load | — | 150 kg (330 lb) max system weight |
| Battery | — | LG 48V 20Ah (960Wh) |
| Sensors | — | Torque sensor, speed sensor, brake sensor |
| Charger | — | 3.0A smart charger |
| Dual suspension | No | Yes |
| Rear suspension | No | Yes |
| Rear rack | Yes | No |
| Front basket support | Yes | No |
| Fat tyres | No | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more torque, ADO Air 28 or Himiway C5 Ultra?
The Himiway C5 Ultra has more torque at 86 Nm, compared to 37 Nm on the ADO Air 28.
Which has the bigger battery, ADO Air 28 or Himiway C5 Ultra?
The Himiway C5 Ultra has a larger battery at 960 Wh, versus 370 Wh on the ADO Air 28.
Which is lighter, ADO Air 28 or Himiway C5 Ultra?
The ADO Air 28 is lighter at 23.7 kg, compared to 39.9 kg on the Himiway C5 Ultra.
Which is cheaper, ADO Air 28 or Himiway C5 Ultra?
The ADO Air 28 is cheaper at £999, compared to £2,299 for the Himiway C5 Ultra.
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