Engwe E26 vs Himiway D5 (Zebra)
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Retro, all-terrain fat tyre bike
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£1,299
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All-terrain fat bike with 86Nm hub, 960Wh Samsung/LG battery and 26x4in Kenda tyres
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Which should you choose?
Choose the Engwe E26 if…
…it costs less (£700 cheaper) and is lighter (2.3 kg lighter).
Choose the Himiway D5 (Zebra) 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 D5 (Zebra)
Sold in two sensor variants — torque or cadence — so check which one is in the basket; our record describes the torque version. Himiway's specification also lists a half-twist throttle, which needs separate type-approval to be road-legal in the UK.
| Spec | Engwe E26 | Himiway D5 (Zebra) |
|---|---|---|
| Best UK price | £1,299 £700 cheaper | £1,999 |
| RRP | £1,299 | £1,999 |
| 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 | 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 2.3 kg lighter | 35.8 kg |
| Frame type | Step Through | High Step |
| Release | 9 September 2023 — 3 years on market | July 2022 — 4 years, 2 months on market |
| Tyre size | 26 x 4.0 fat tyre | Kenda 26" x 4.0" fat tyres |
| 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 | — |
| Max load | 150 kg | 181 kg (400 lb) payload capacity |
| 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 | Grey, Green, White, Skyline Blue |
| Battery | — | Samsung/LG 48V 20Ah (960Wh, removable) |
| Suspension | — | TRAMA FAT34-26-HLO fork, 95mm travel (front only) |
| Display | — | LCD display |
| Sensors | — | Torque sensor, speed sensor, brake sensor (sold in Torque or Cadence variants; base variant is Torque) |
| Charger | — | 3.0A smart charger |
| Included in delivery | — | Rear rack (free), protection fender kit, 16-in-1 repair tool, charger, manual |
| Dual suspension | Yes | No |
| Rear suspension | Yes | No |
| Brake lights | No | Yes |
| Rear rack | No | Yes |
| Front basket support | Yes | No |
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Himiway D5 (Zebra) highlights
Frequently asked questions
Which has more torque, Engwe E26 or Himiway D5 (Zebra)?
The Himiway D5 (Zebra) has more torque at 86 Nm, compared to 70 Nm on the Engwe E26.
Which has the bigger battery, Engwe E26 or Himiway D5 (Zebra)?
The Himiway D5 (Zebra) has a larger battery at 960 Wh, versus 768 Wh on the Engwe E26.
Which is lighter, Engwe E26 or Himiway D5 (Zebra)?
The Engwe E26 is lighter at 33.5 kg, compared to 35.8 kg on the Himiway D5 (Zebra).
Which is cheaper, Engwe E26 or Himiway D5 (Zebra)?
The Engwe E26 is cheaper at £1,299, compared to £1,999 for the Himiway D5 (Zebra).
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