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Heybike Hybrid vs Ride1Up Vorsa

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,345–$1,699, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Hybrid claims 40 more miles of range.
  • The Vorsa makes 20 Nm more torque.
  • The Vorsa costs $354 less.
  • The Hybrid carries 144 Wh more battery.

Every spec, side by side

HybridVorsa
Headline
Price$1,699$1,345
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$1.97 per Wh$1.87 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque75 Nm95 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1200 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeHeybikeAKM
Drive systemAKM
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery864 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V
Capacity15 Ah
CellsSamsung 50GB 21700
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)100 mi60 mi
Range as stated100 miles max range30-60 miles
Est. real range36 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight65 lb
Max load440 lb440 lb
Rack capacity66 lb150 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 2–3Class 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano AltusShimano Acera
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor203 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires27.5 x 2.427.5 x 2.6
DisplayRide1Up color display (iOS Find My, USB-C out)
FrameAlloy
SizesXR, ST
Step-through optionYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
RackYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states it"UL 2849 Safety Standards" on some models and "In accordance with UL 2849" on others, which is not the same claimTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory
Warranty2 yr1 yr
Warranty terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects

Specs transcribed from www.heybike.com on 09/21/2026 and ride1up.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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