Ariel Rider Kepler High-Step vs Himiway D5 2.0 26" High-StepKepler High-Step vs D5 2.0 26" High-Step
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor.
Weight
Himiway is 7 lb lighter
Ariel Rider
98.6 lb
Himiway
92 lb
Battery
Ariel Rider has 44% more
Ariel Rider
1,040 Wh
Himiway
~720 Wh
Himiway figure calculated from 48V × 15Ah.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryHimiway D5 2.0 26" High-Step7 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesAriel Rider Kepler High-StepLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAriel Rider Kepler High-StepLowest step-over: 25.7″ vs 27.6″.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecAriel Rider Kepler High-StepHimiway D5 2.0 26" High-Step
Fit
Step-over height
25.7″Better
27.6″
Rider height
5′1″–5′11″
5′1″–6′5″
Seat height
Minimum 32 in, Maximum 39.6 in
Min Seat Height 32 inch (81.5 cm); Seat adjustment height 8 inch (20 cm)
Total load
400 lb
400 lb
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Peak power
1,940W
1,300W
Torque
118 NmBetter
90 Nm
Battery
Capacity
1,040 WhBetter
~720 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
52V · 20Ah
48V · 15Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
50-75 miBetter
Pedal assist range 70 Miles; Throttle range 40 Miles
Top speed
20 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 2 or 3
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
98.6 lb
92 lbBetter
Wheels
24"
26"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
4-piston hydraulic, 203mm (front + rear), motor-cutoff levers
Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake; Rotors 203mm Front/180mm Rear
Gears
Shimano Altus 8-speed, 13-32T
SHIMANO 8-speed
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Air-spring fork, hydraulic lockout + rebound, 100mm travel, 15mm thru-axle; suspension…
Full suspension: RST Hydraulic fork 100mm travel with Lock-out; rear wheel 130mm travel
Certifications
UL 2849 + UL 2271 ('Certified in accordance with UL 2849 / UL 2271')
"UL-certified battery and electrical systems" (no standard number given for this model)
List price
Price
$1,699Better
$2,199
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.