Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
AsVIVA vs KALKHOFF
AsVIVA
KALKHOFF
Higher score in this comparison
AsVIVA vs KALKHOFF: the differences
| Compare | AsVIVAReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | KALKHOFFReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | City E-Bike B14, City E-Bike B15, E-Bike BC1B, E-Bike Klapprad B13 | IMAGE 3 MOVE, Endeavour 5+ Move, Entice 7+ Advance ABS |
| Motor position | Hub | Mid |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | 10 yearsHigher |
| Sales model | Direct | Both |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Markets | DE, BE, FR, IT, NL, LU, AT, PL, CHCovers more | DE |
| Price from | €898 | Not confirmed |
| Price up to | €1,778 | Not confirmed |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250 | Not confirmed |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 620 | Not confirmed |
| Removable battery | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Claimed range (km) | 120 | Not confirmed |
| Lightest model (kg) | 29 | Not confirmed |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Assist class (EU 25), Belt drive (Yes), Service network (Partner), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- KALKHOFF scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.2.
- Frame warranty is higher at KALKHOFF: 10 years vs 2 years.
- Money-back period is higher at AsVIVA: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only KALKHOFF offers Community.
- Founded is lower at KALKHOFF: 1919 vs 2004.
- AsVIVA is available in 8 more countries.
- Bike types: only AsVIVA offers Commuter, Folding.
- Bike types: only KALKHOFF offers Hybrid, Emtb.
- Motor brand: only AsVIVA offers Bafang, Own.
- Motor brand: only KALKHOFF offers Bosch.
Our verdict on each
AsVIVA
AsVIVA sells city, commuter, folding and step-through e-bikes direct from Germany, priced from €898 for riders who want a European commuter at a fair entry point. Finance and delivery across several European markets sit behind the sale, while a hub motor keeps the bikes modest on steep hills.
KALKHOFF
Kalkhoff suits riders who buy and ride in Germany and want a dealer-backed service network. Every bike pairs a Bosch mid motor with a city, step-through or eMTB frame, and belt drive sits in the mix. Frame warranty and a 14 days money back window are what buyers check first.
Score breakdown
| Area | AsVIVA | KALKHOFF |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Prices run €898 to €1,778, mid-field rather than budget, with finance available to spread the cost. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.0A removable battery, 620 watt hours, belt drive and city, commuter and folding give solid kit for the money. | 9.3HigherSales cover both routes, finance is on offer and belt drive is part of the range. |
| Trust | 9.5A 30 day money back period, 2 years of frame warranty and a maker founded in 2004. | 9.8HigherA 14 days money back window, a named legal entity in DE and a partner service setup. |
Which one suits you
Pick AsVIVA if money-back period and markets matter most.
Pick KALKHOFF if offer, trust, and frame warranty matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | AsVIVA | KALKHOFF |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 79 of 185 | 62 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 56 of 143 | 39 of 143 |
| Belt-drive e-bikes | 10 of 35 | 7 of 35 |
Licences and countries
| Country | AsVIVA | KALKHOFF |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for AsVIVA: 8.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | AsVIVA | KALKHOFF |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | City, Commuter, Folding, Step through | City, Hybrid, Step through, Emtb |
| Motor brand | Bafang, Own | Bosch |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, Mechanical disc | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | AsVIVA Brands GmbH | Kalkhoff Werke GmbH |
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany |
| Founded | 2004 | 1919Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | AsVIVA | KALKHOFF | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €898below the median | Not confirmed | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €1,778below the median | Not confirmed | €2,578.50 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | Not confirmed | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 620lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 120below the median | Not confirmed | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 29above the median | Not confirmed | 25.7 |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
AsVIVA
Pros
- The range runs €898 to €1,778, so a buyer can set a budget before choosing a named model.
- AsVIVA sells direct (direct), which keeps the price with the maker rather than with a dealer.
- Batteries reach 620 watt hours for a claimed 120 kilometres, and the battery comes out for charging.
Cons
- A hub motor (hub) at 250 watts of nominal power leaves steep gradients and heavy loads to the rider's legs.
- Booked servicing goes to a partner network (partner), so repairs sit outside the maker's own workshop.
- Delivery stops at DE, BE and FR, and no route is listed for buyers elsewhere in Europe or beyond it.
KALKHOFF
Pros
- The frame warranty runs 10 years, which is the strongest single commitment attached to a Kalkhoff bike.
- Every bike uses a Bosch mid motor, the low central setup riders pick for hills and heavy loads rather than a hub motor.
- The same maker covers city, hybrid and step through, so a rider can move from a step-through city bike to an eMTB without changing brand.
Cons
- Sales are limited to DE, so anyone riding outside that market is shopping where the brand does not sell.
- Assist stops at the EU 25 class, so riders who shop by class label elsewhere need to read the limit before ordering.
- The type list ends at city, hybrid and step through, which leaves out the folding and cargo shapes in the Tern range.
Who each suits
AsVIVA
Who it suits
- City and step-through riders who want a direct purchase and a claimed 120 kilometres of range.
- Buyers in Germany, BE and FR who would rather use finance than pay the €898 entry figure in a single payment.
- Riders without a garage, since the range lists a removable battery.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after a cargo bike: Tern builds cargo, commuter and folding, and AsVIVA's city, commuter and folding carries no cargo model.
- Trail and hybrid riders: Kalkhoff covers city, hybrid and step through, adding an e-mtb and a hybrid to AsVIVA's list.
- Buyers wanting fat tyres: HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. lists commuter, folding and fat tire, reaching shapes outside AsVIVA's range.
KALKHOFF
Who it suits
- Riders commuting in Germany who want a mid motor and a dealer within reach for servicing.
- Anyone keeping a bike for years who values a 10 years frame warranty over a low entry price.
- Households that would rather spread the cost, since finance sits alongside direct and dealer buying.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers after a folding or cargo bike: Tern lists those shapes, and city, hybrid and step through does not reach them.
- Riders outside DE: iSinwheel lists commuter, folding, fat tire and eMTB shapes, while the Kalkhoff range stops at DE.
Country by country
| Country | AsVIVA | KALKHOFF |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Italy | Yes | No |
| Luxembourg | Yes | No |
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
| Poland | Yes | No |
| Switzerland | Yes | No |
8 of 9 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
AsVIVA
How much does an AsVIVA e-bike cost?+
Entry is €898 and the top of the range is €1,778, and both are outright purchase prices for the bikes themselves. The reference models across that span are two city e-bikes, an urban city bike and a folding bike, so a buyer can match a budget to a named model rather than a bare range.
Is there a subscription or renewal to pay on an AsVIVA bike?+
No recurring charge applies: the €898 to €1,778 figures are purchase prices, so there is nothing to renew once the bike is paid for. Buyers who prefer spreading the entry figure can use finance, which turns the purchase into instalments instead of a single payment.
KALKHOFF
Where can I buy a Kalkhoff, and which market does it run in?+
Kalkhoff runs in Germany, and the sale terms come from that country's rules. Sales cover both routes, so a rider can order direct or go through a shop. Servicing happens through a partner service network, which means a local dealer does the mechanical work. Anyone reading this from another country should confirm the terms before booking a test ride.
What warranty and return terms come with the bike?+
The frame carries a 10 years warranty, and the money back window is 14 days. That gives a buyer room to ride the bike hard and live with it before deciding it does not suit the trip, rather than judging from a test ride around the block. A dealer can confirm both terms in writing before handover, and the frame warranty is the longer of the two.
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