Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
AsVIVA vs Riese & Müller
AsVIVA
Higher score in this comparison
Riese & Müller
What sets them apart
| Compare | AsVIVAReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Riese & MüllerReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | City E-Bike B14, City E-Bike B15, E-Bike BC1B, E-Bike Klapprad B13 | Nevo5, Load5, Superdelite5 |
| Motor position | Hub | Mid |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 620 | 800Higher |
| Lightest model (kg) | 29 | 27.7Lower |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | 5 yearsHigher |
| Sales model | Direct | Dealer |
| Price from | €898 | Not confirmed |
| Price up to | €1,778 | Not confirmed |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250 | Not confirmed |
| Claimed range (km) | 120 | Not confirmed |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | Not confirmed |
| Battery warranty | Not confirmed | 2 years |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Finance | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | DE, BE, FR, IT, NL, LU, AT, PL, CH | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Assist class (EU 25), Removable battery (Yes), Belt drive (Yes), Service network (Partner).
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Key differences
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Riese & Müller: 800 vs 620.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Riese & Müller: 27.7 vs 29.
- Frame warranty is higher at Riese & Müller: 5 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only AsVIVA offers Email, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Riese & Müller: 1993 vs 2004.
- Bike types: only AsVIVA offers Commuter, Folding, Step through.
- Bike types: only Riese & Müller offers Hybrid, Cargo.
- Motor brand: only AsVIVA offers Bafang, Own.
- Motor brand: only Riese & Müller 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.
Riese & Müller
Riese & Müller suits riders who want a belt-driven, Bosch-powered commuter built to be serviced rather than replaced, and who will buy from a dealer rather than online. The 5 years frame warranty carries the trust case, the entry price does not.
Score breakdown
| Area | AsVIVA | Riese & Müller |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 9.1HigherBosch mid motor, belt drive, removable battery and 5 years frame cover back the package. |
| Trust | 9.5A 30 day money back period, 2 years of frame warranty and a maker founded in 2004. | 9.6Higher1993 trading history, Riese & Müller GmbH named in the imprint and a 2 years battery warranty. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | AsVIVA | Riese & Müller |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany |
How they place
| Ranking | AsVIVA | Riese & Müller |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 79 of 185 | 86 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 56 of 143 | 63 of 143 |
| Belt-drive e-bikes | 10 of 35 | 11 of 35 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | AsVIVA | Riese & Müller |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | City, Commuter, Folding, Step through | City, Hybrid, Cargo |
| Motor brand | Bafang, Own | Bosch |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, Mechanical disc | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | AsVIVA Brands GmbH | Riese & Müller GmbH |
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany |
| Founded | 2004 | 1993Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | AsVIVA | Riese & Müller | 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 | 800below the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 120below the median | Not confirmed | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 29above the median | 27.7above the median | 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.
Riese & Müller
Pros
- Bosch mid motor in mid position, the layout most e-bike service workshops already handle
- Belt drive and a removable battery cut the parts that normally wear first on a commuter
- 5 years on the frame, longer than the 2 years on the battery
Cons
- Support runs on help centre alone, with no phone line or live chat listed
- Sales run through a dealer model, so there is no direct route to buy around the shop markup
- 27.7 kg for the lightest bike is heavy for a stairwell or a train platform
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.
Riese & Müller
Who it suits
- Commuters covering a long daily distance on a bike they plan to keep for years
- Households replacing an unreliable bike once and wanting belt drive instead of a chain
- Riders who prefer a dealer purchase with a local workshop on hand
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers wanting the lowest entry price in the €8.73 to €7,774.27 spread of listed e-bikes
- Riders who need phone or chat support, since help centre lists a help centre only
- People who plan to lift a bike into a flat or a train, given 27.7 kg
Country by country
| Country | AsVIVA | Riese & Müller |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Italy | Yes | No |
| Luxembourg | Yes | No |
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
| Poland | 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.
Riese & Müller
How much does a Riese & Müller e-bike cost?+
Entry prices for listed e-bikes start at €8.73 and run to €7,774.27, with €876.09 as the middle. The bikes themselves are sold through a dealer model, so the figure on a dealer's list is what you pay rather than a website checkout.
Why do these bikes cost more than other e-bikes?+
Part of the premium buys a Bosch motor in mid position rather than a hub motor, which is the less common layout among listed brands. Part buys belt drive, which is a higher-cost build than a chain. The rest is dealer servicing and a 5 years frame warranty.
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