Engwe E26 vs Himiway C5 Ultra

Torque, battery, weight, pricing and features — side by side.

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Engwe E26

Retro, all-terrain fat tyre bike

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£1,299

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Himiway C5 Ultra

Moped-style full-suspension with 86Nm hub motor, 960Wh LG battery and up to 128km range

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£2,299

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Which should you choose?

Choose the Engwe E26 if…

…it costs less (£1,000 cheaper) and is lighter (6.4 kg lighter).

Choose the Himiway C5 Ultra if…

…it has more torque (+16 Nm) and carries a bigger battery (+192 Wh).

Based only on the measured differences below — manufacturer-published figures, not independently tested.

At a glance

Engwe E26

Retro, all-terrain fat tyre bike

Himiway C5 Ultra

Moped-style full-suspension with 86Nm hub motor, 960Wh LG battery and up to 128km range

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Spec Engwe E26 Himiway C5 Ultra
Best UK price £1,299 £1,000 cheaper £2,299
RRP £1,299 £2,299
Delivery Delivery: Free (UK) Delivery: Free (UK)
Availability at last check In stock at last check — 30 Sep 2026 In stock at last check — 30 Sep 2026
Motor brand & type Bafang Hub Himiway Hub
Motor torque 70 Nm 86 Nm +16 Nm
Battery capacity 768 Wh 960 Wh +192 Wh
Voltage · amp-hours 48 V · 16 Ah 48 V · 20 Ah
Total weight 33.5 kg 6.4 kg lighter 39.9 kg
Frame type Step Through Step Through
Release 9 September 2023 — 3 years on market March 2024 — 2 years, 6 months on market
Tyre size 26 x 4.0 fat tyre Kenda x Himiway 20" x 4.0"
Gears Shimano 7-speed Shimano Altus M310 7-speed
Brakes Hydraulic disc 180mm Tektro hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors front and rear
Frame material 6061 Aluminium alloy 6061 aluminium
Rider height 170–200 cm 162-190 cm (5'4"-6'3")
Max load 150 kg 150 kg (330 lb) max system weight
Top speed 25 km/h 25 km/h (15.5 mph)
Range Up to 140 km 96-128 km (60-80 miles)
Colours Galaxy Grey, Gem Blue, Bumblebee Yellow Ink Gray, White, Bluish Gray
Battery — LG 48V 20Ah (960Wh)
Suspension — KKE R150S coil spring fork, 140mm travel + EXA A5-RE 180x47mm rear shock
Display — Himiway C2 LCD
Sensors — Torque sensor, speed sensor, brake sensor
Charger — 3.0A smart charger
Front basket support Yes No

Engwe E26 highlights

Torque sensor Dual suspension Hydraulic brakes Front basket support

Himiway C5 Ultra highlights

Torque sensor Dual suspension Hydraulic brakes

Frequently asked questions

Which has more torque, Engwe E26 or Himiway C5 Ultra?

The Himiway C5 Ultra has more torque at 86 Nm, compared to 70 Nm on the Engwe E26.

Which has the bigger battery, Engwe E26 or Himiway C5 Ultra?

The Himiway C5 Ultra has a larger battery at 960 Wh, versus 768 Wh on the Engwe E26.

Which is lighter, Engwe E26 or Himiway C5 Ultra?

The Engwe E26 is lighter at 33.5 kg, compared to 39.9 kg on the Himiway C5 Ultra.

Which is cheaper, Engwe E26 or Himiway C5 Ultra?

The Engwe E26 is cheaper at £1,299, compared to £2,299 for the Himiway C5 Ultra.

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