Himiway D5 vs Mokwheel Basalt
Himiway D5 wins on steepest hill at 8 mph, price; Mokwheel Basalt wins on max load, top assisted speed. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the D5 goes about 56 miles and the Basalt about 55 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | D5 | Basalt | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 56 mi | 55 mi | Tie |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 37 mi | 36 mi | Tie |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 45 mi | 44 mi | Tie |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 17% | 15% | D5 |
| BatteryRated capacity | 960 Wh | 940 Wh | Tie |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,499 | $1,799.99 | D5 |
| WeightWith battery | 79 lb | 80 lb | Tie |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 400 lb | 450 lb | Basalt |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 6.0 h | 5.9 h | Tie |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 20 mph | 28 mph | Basalt |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 89 vs 87 mi | 59 vs 58 mi | 42 vs 41 mi | 41 vs 40 mi |
| 200 lb | 78 vs 77 mi | 54 vs 52 mi | 39 vs 38 mi | 35 vs 34 mi |
| 250 lb | 70 vs 68 mi | 48 vs 47 mi | 37 vs 36 mi | 31 vs 30 mi |
| 300 lb | 63 vs 62 mi | 43 vs 42 mi | 35 vs 34 mi | 28 vs 27 mi |
D5 first, then Basalt. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.