Skip to main content

Himiway D5 (Zebra)

All-terrain fat bike with 86Nm hub, 960Wh Samsung/LG battery and 26x4in Kenda tyres

$1,499 Save $800 RRP $2,299

In stock at last check · price and stock checked . Confirm with the retailer before buying.

How this record was sourced

Catalogue record updated . Specifications are normalised from published manufacturer and retailer information, not independent lab measurements. How the catalogue is researched.

We may earn a small commission if you buy via our link — at no extra cost to you. This helps keep Best eBikes UK running.
Motor torque
86 Nm
Battery
960 Wh
Weight
35.8 kg
Release
July 2022 — 4 years, 2 months on market
We'll email you when the price drops. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Performance & battery specs

Brand
Himiway
Motor
Himiway Hub
Continuous output
250 W
Torque
86 Nm
Battery capacity
960 Wh
Voltage · amp-hours
48 V · 20 Ah
Charge time
7 hours
Total weight
35.8 kg
Frame type
High Step

Commuter extras

Torque sensor Front suspension Brake lights Hydraulic brakes Rear rack included

Full specifications

Battery
Samsung/LG 48V 20Ah (960Wh, removable)
Charger
3.0A smart charger
Range
96-128 km (60-80 miles)
Top speed
25 km/h (15.5 mph)
Gears
Shimano Altus M310 7-speed
Brakes
Tektro hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors front and rear
Suspension
TRAMA FAT34-26-HLO fork, 95mm travel (front only)
Tyre size
Kenda 26" x 4.0" fat tyres
Frame material
6061 aluminium
Max load
181 kg (400 lb) payload capacity
Display
LCD display
Colours
Grey, Green, White, Skyline Blue
Sensors
Torque sensor, speed sensor, brake sensor (sold in Torque or Cadence variants; base variant is Torque)
Included in delivery
Rear rack (free), protection fender kit, 16-in-1 repair tool, charger, manual

Video reviews

Reviewer notes
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.

Common questions

Is the Himiway D5 (Zebra) road legal in the UK?

Yes. It is a 250W electric bike whose motor stops assisting at 15.5 mph, which makes it an EAPC — legally a bicycle. You need no licence, no tax and no insurance, you can ride it anywhere a normal bike is allowed including cycle paths, and there is no helmet requirement. The rider must be 14 or over.

How far will the Himiway D5 (Zebra) go on one charge?

The manufacturer claims 96-128 km (60-80 miles) (about 80 miles). Treat that as a ceiling rather than a figure to plan around: claimed ranges come from the lowest assist level on flat ground with a light rider, and hills, cold weather, tyre pressure and rider weight all take a bite out of it.

How long does the Himiway D5 (Zebra) take to charge?

About 7 hours from empty with the supplied charger.

How much does the Himiway D5 (Zebra) weigh?

35.8 kg. That is heavy. Fine to ride, but plan for ground-floor or shed storage: carrying it up stairs is a two-person job.

Can the speed limiter on the Himiway D5 (Zebra) be removed?

No — this model is locked at the UK assist limit with no setting to change it. In the UK, raising the limit takes the bike outside EAPC rules: it becomes a motor vehicle needing registration, tax, insurance and a helmet, it is no longer allowed on cycle paths, and an insurer will treat it that way after an accident. We record the setting because it decides what a bike can legally be, not to suggest you change it.

Does the Himiway D5 (Zebra) have a torque sensor?

Yes — a torque sensor, which scales assistance to how hard you push. It feels more like riding a bicycle than a throttle, and it is generally the more natural of the two systems.

What brakes does the Himiway D5 (Zebra) have?

Tektro hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors front and rear. Hydraulic discs need less hand force and hold up better in the wet and on long descents than cable-operated ones. That matters more on a bike this heavy.

How much weight can the Himiway D5 (Zebra) carry?

181 kg (400 lb) payload capacity, including the rider. Subtract your own weight to see what is left for luggage, a child seat or shopping.

Answers are generated from this bike’s recorded specification, so they change when the specification does. Range figures are the manufacturer’s claim — why claimed range and real range differ.

Ownership notes

More in the Himiway D5 range

Same model line, different spec and release year — 2 versions tracked.

Model Released Price Torque Battery Weight Compare
D5 2.0 July 2024 $1,999 90 Nm 720 Wh 41.7 kg Compare
D5 (Zebra) You’re viewing July 2022 $1,499 86 Nm 960 Wh 35.8 kg
Show full comparison every spec that differs across the range
Spec D5 2.0 D5 (Zebra)
Tyre size 26 x 4.0 Maxxis Minion fat tyre Kenda 26" x 4.0" fat tyres
Gears Shimano 8-speed Shimano Altus M310 7-speed
Brakes Tektro hydraulic disc (203mm front / 180mm rear) Tektro hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors front and rear
Frame material 6061 Aluminium 6061 aluminium
Rider height 155–196 cm
Max load 181 kg 181 kg (400 lb) payload capacity
Top speed 25 km/h 25 km/h (15.5 mph)
Range Up to 105 km 96-128 km (60-80 miles)
Colours Sage, Nebula Mist, Midnight Blue, Space Gray 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
charge_time_source bikeride.com 7h, corroborated by boostrider 6-8h (960Wh, 3A charger)
Cadence sensor Yes No
Hybrid sensor Yes No
Dual suspension Yes No
Rear suspension Yes No
Auto lights Yes No
Indicators Yes No
Unlockable abroad Yes No

Compare all 2 in this range

Compare with a similar bike

One tap to put the Himiway D5 (Zebra) head-to-head with a comparable eBike.

Protect your new bike

Sort these three when it arrives and you reduce the risk of theft — a good lock keeps it safe, insurance covers you if the worst happens, and registration helps you get it back.

Lock — FoldyLock Elite

A super-flexible folding lock — easy to wrap around an eBike frame and lock to almost anything. The mount doesn’t rattle, and the key slides in and out and locks smoothly (plenty of locks don’t — it saves a real headache). We run the matching pair ourselves — two locks, six identical keys, so both our eBikes open with the same key — genuinely convenient. ART 3 / Sold Secure Gold rated, the certification level many insurance policies ask for.

Insurance — Bikmo

Specialist UK cycle & eBike insurance covering theft, accidental damage and more — it’s what we use ourselves. Use our link for 5% off plus a free Komoot region.

Register — Bike Register

Log your frame number on the UK national database the day it arrives — it deters thieves and hugely improves the odds of recovery.

We genuinely use and rate these. The Bikmo link is a referral link — you get 5% off (and a free Komoot region), and it helps support the site at no extra cost to you.

Recommended gear

A few bits of kit we genuinely rate for getting the most out of an eBike.

Lamicall Bike Mount phone holder

Phone holder — Lamicall Bike Mount

A rock-solid handlebar mount with a quick-lock clamp — follow your route or track your ride and it won’t budge, even over rough ground.

VAUDE Aqua Back waterproof pannier

Waterproof bag — VAUDE Aqua Back Pannier

Fully waterproof, secure and genuinely big — swallows a day’s kit and then some (we use ours to carry tennis rackets to sessions and back).

Victgoal LED cycling helmet

Helmet — Victgoal LED Helmet

Well-reviewed for actually doing its job — owners post crash photos where it took the hit and saved their head — plus a USB-rechargeable rear light for riding after dark.

Four more things we use
Supertooth Roamee open-ear cycling headset

Hands-free — Supertooth Roamee

Open-ear design so you still hear traffic clearly, with a windshield mic that keeps your voice clean at speed. This is a proper cycling comms headset, not just earphones — get two and they work like walkie-talkies, talking to each other up to 300m with no phone call needed, or pair one to your phone for calls and music. It fixes to your helmet with strong double-sided stick-on clips on each side, and the unit itself attaches to those clips with magnets — so it’s easy to pop off to charge and click straight back on. The sound is what you’d expect at this price — perfectly enjoyable for music on the move — and for the money you’re getting far more than a set of earphones.

iMESTOU bike drink bottle holder

Drink holder — iMESTOU Bottle Holder

A clamp-on cup/bottle holder that fits most handlebars and a wide range of bottle sizes — simple, sturdy, and one less thing to think about on a longer ride.

Muc-Off eBike Clean, Protect and Lube kit

Cleaning kit — Muc-Off eBike Clean, Protect & Lube Kit

Made specifically for eBikes — a proper cleaner, a protective spray, and a wet lube, so you're not using a general bike product on electrical connectors and sealed components.

Simptech sling bag for keys and phone

Keys & phone bag — Simptech Sling Bag

Somewhere for your garage key and bike lock keys that isn’t loose in a pocket, with a separate compartment for your phone when it’s off the bike mount — so keys can’t scratch the screen.

Genuine picks — kit we’d actually buy. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you.

Browse by category