Heybike · Commuter & cruiser · discontinued
Heybike Cityscape: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Heybike Cityscape at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 25 miles per charge (20–29 mi), using 13.2 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 40 miles. That is about 61% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 16 miles. It is discontinued; of the current commuter and cruiser e-bikes we track, the lowest-priced that goes as far is the Jasion EB5 Roamer ST ($699, about 35 miles).
360
Wh battery
350
W motor
20
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Heybike Cityscape go for your weight?
Miles per full charge on a new battery at 70°F on pavement, no wind. Each number is the middle of a ±20% band. Heybike claims up to 40 miles (pedal assist. brand faq: 25 miles pure electric / 40 miles pedal assist (pas 1, 165 lb rider, flat terrain).).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 47 mi (38–56) | 27 mi (21–32) | 18 mi (14–22) | 17 mi (14–21) |
| 200 lb | 42 mi (34–51) | 23 mi (19–28) | 17 mi (14–21) | 15 mi (12–18) |
| 250 lb | 38 mi (31–46) | 21 mi (17–25) | 17 mi (13–20) | 13 mi (10–16) |
| 300 lbover max load | 35 mi (28–42) | 19 mi (15–22) | 16 mi (13–19) | 12 mi (9–14) |
- Easy 12 mph: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat
- Everyday 16 mph: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills
- Fast 20 mph: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills
- Throttle, hills: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly
Can the Heybike Cityscape climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at an estimated 560 W peak. A 10% grade is a steep city street; 15% is a hard hill.
| Rider | 5% grade | 10% grade | 15% grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 lb, throttle | 13 mph | 7 mph | 5 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 15 mph | 9 mph | 6 mph |
| 250 lb, throttle | 11 mph | 6 mph | 4 mph |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 13 mph | 7 mph | 5 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 9% on throttle, 11% with moderate pedaling. Peak power lasts for short hills; on long climbs motors fall back toward their 350 W nominal rating.
Charging time and cost
Empty to full (2 A)
4 h 39 min
With a 5 A charger
2 h 27 min
Cost per full charge
$0.08
Cost per mile
0.28¢
US average residential electricity, 18.31¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 85% charger efficiency. Charge time: constant current to ~85%, then about an hour of top-off.
Range in cold weather
70°F
25
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
23
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
20
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
18
mi · 75% cap.
Everyday scenario, 180 lb rider. Capacity loss is temporary; store and charge the battery indoors and never charge it below freezing.
Simulate your own ride on the Cityscape
Heybike Cityscape specs
From the Heybike product page, checked 2026-10-23. est. marks values Heybike doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $899
Source note
Last archived heybike.com page (2023-10-02): $899 (compare-at $999), all 8 variants 'Sold out'. By 2024-01-25 the URL returned a 301 redirect, and the live URL now 404s. Heybike sells the different Cityscape 2.0 instead. InsideEVs reported about $800 in Sept 2022.
- Class
- Class 2, throttle
Source note
Brand spec strip: 'Class 2 Speed'.
- Top assisted speed
- 20 mph est.
Source note
The brand gives only 'Class 2' (20 mph cap). InsideEVs reports an assisted top speed of 19 mph. insideevs.com
- Battery
- 360 Wh (36 V × 10 Ah), removable
Source note
Brand: '360 Wh Removable Battery', 36V 10Ah.
- Motor
- 350 W nominal, rear hub
- Torque
- Not published
Source note
No torque figure on the brand page.
- Pedal sensor
- Cadence
- Claimed range
- Up to 40 mi (Pedal assist. Brand FAQ: 25 miles pure electric / 40 miles pedal assist (PAS 1, 165 lb rider, flat terrain).)
- Weight
- 58.4 lb with battery
Source note
Brand: e-bike weight 58.4 lbs (26.5 kg); battery 7.67 lb.
- Max load
- 264 lb rider + cargo
Source note
Brand: max load 264 lbs (120 kg); rear rack 100 lb.
- Wheels & tires
- 26" × 1.95"
- Frame
- Low-step (step-through) cruiser frame, aluminum alloy per eBike Ranks / RideReview (brand page names no material); lockable suspension fork and suspension seatpost. Tire width 26 x 1.95 in is from eBike Ranks (https://ebikeranks.com/heybike-cityscape-specifications/), not the brand (est.)
- Charger
- 2 A
Source note
Brand: charger 42V/2A; 5-6 h charge.
- Safety certification
- No UL standard named on the product page
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Heybike Cityscape?
Heybike rates the Cityscape for 264 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 250 lb it still goes about 21 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Heybike Cityscape climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 9% (our estimate from its 560 W estimated peak power). With moderate pedaling, about 11%. On a 10% hill it holds about 7 mph on throttle.
How long does the Heybike Cityscape take to charge?
About 4 h 39 min from empty with the 2 A charger, or about 2 h 27 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.08 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.28¢ per mile.
Is the Heybike Cityscape a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?
Heybike lists it as Class 2, with a top assisted speed of 20 mph and a throttle.
Which hitch racks fit the Cityscape?
At 58.4 lb with battery (about 54 lb without it) and 1.95" tires, 21 of 23 hitch racks we track can carry it.
| Kuat Piston ION 2-bike | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| 1UP USA Super Duty Double | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| Saris MHS 2 Bike Package | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| Aventon Hitch Rack Pro | 85 lb/bike | Fits |
| Yakima OnRamp LX | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks Sport Rider for Electric Bikes | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks RV Rider E-Bike Rack | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Aventon Hitch Rack | 77 lb/bike | Fits |
| Thule Epos 2-bike | 75 lb/bike | Fits |
| Yakima StageTwo | 70 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks Destination E | 70 lb/bike | Fits |
| Allen Sports High Capacity Locking Premier for Electric Bikes | 70 lb/bike | Fits |
| Kuat Piston Pro X 2-bike | 67 lb/bike | Fits |
| Yakima OnRamp | 66 lb/bike | Fits |
| Thule EasyFold XT 2 | 65 lb/bike | Fits |
| 1UP USA Heavy Duty Double | 65 lb/bike | Fits |
| Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits |
| Kuat NV 2.0 2-bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits |
| Kuat NV Base 2.0 2-bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits |
| Saris Door County 2-Bike Motorized | 60 lb/bike | Fits |
| Saris SuperClamp G4 2-Bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits |
Doesn't fit: Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 (too heavy), Saris Freedom G2 2-Bike (too heavy).
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