Himiway D7 (Cobra)

Himiway pitches the D7, formerly called the Cobra, at hunters, campers and backcountry riders who haul gear over rough ground. It pairs a 1000 W geared rear hub (96 N·m) with a torque sensor, rolls on 26 x 4.5 in fat tires with full suspension, and carries a 181 kg payload by the brand's figure.

Highlights

• Hub power, torque sensing: a 1000 W geared rear hub with 96 N·m, a torque sensor and a throttle.
• Battery and range: 48V 20Ah Samsung/LG (960 Wh), removable from the frame; up to 129 km with pedal assist or up to 97 km on electric power alone, by the brand's figures.
• Full suspension: a front suspension fork and a four-bar linkage rear with a DNM A0-38RC shock.
• Brakes: Tektro HD-E350 hydraulic disc brakes, with a 203 mm front and 180 mm rear rotor.
• Tires and gears: 26 x 4.5 in fat tires and a Shimano Acera 8-speed drivetrain on a 6061 aluminum frame.
• Weight: 40.2 kg with the battery.

Who it suits

It suits riders who head down snowy, sandy or muddy back roads with gear on board, from hunting trips to campsite runs. To see how its assist differs, read torque sensor vs cadence sensor.

Good to know

• Its 1000 W motor is above the 500 W limit for e-bikes in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta, so it is sold for private-property use. See the rules by province.
• Range is the brand's figure; speed, hills, rider weight, tire pressure and cold all change it. How to estimate your range.
• Ships free anywhere in Canada (no P.O. boxes).