Updated October 21, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Kemoway France vs Ride Electric
Kemoway France
Higher score in this comparison
Ride Electric
Where Kemoway France and Ride Electric differ
| Compare | Kemoway FranceReviewVisitVisit | Ride ElectricReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Kemoway K5, Kemoway P7, Kemoway K5S, Kemoway Z3 | Fatfish OG 2.0 EN15194 Certified Fat Tyre E-Bike; Fatfish Biggie EN15194 Certified Fat Tyre E-Bike; Smartmotion G3 ECity MED 26" WHL; Smartmotion Hypersonic Neo Ultra Edition |
| Price from | €1,499 | A$1,299 |
| Price up to | €2,799 | A$12,999 |
| Motor position | Mid | Hub |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720 | 960Higher |
| Claimed range (km) | 170Higher | 100 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | 160Higher |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | 3 yearsHigher |
| Service network | Partner | Own |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 7 days |
| Markets | DE, FR, IT, NL | AU |
| Throttle | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lightest model (kg) | 26.5 | Not confirmed |
| Belt drive | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Nominal motor power (W) (250), Assist class (EU 25), Battery warranty (2 years), Sales model (Both), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Ride Electric: 960 vs 720.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Kemoway France: 170 vs 100.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Ride Electric: 160 vs 150.
- Frame warranty is higher at Ride Electric: 3 years vs 2 years.
- Money-back period is higher at Kemoway France: 30 days vs 7 days.
- Support channels: only Kemoway France offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Ride Electric offers Community.
- Kemoway France is available in 3 more countries.
- Bike types: only Kemoway France offers Cargo.
- Bike types: only Ride Electric offers Commuter, Road, Fat tire.
Our verdict on each
Kemoway France
Kemoway France suits riders who want a mid-drive, city-led range sold direct across DE, FR and IT, and who value a 30 days money back window over the lowest entry price. Its opening price of €1,499 sits above the site median, and city, cargo and emtb keeps the line broad rather than specialist.
Ride Electric
Ride Electric suits Australian riders who want a single shop for the bike, the parts and the warranty, with fat tyre models carrying en 15194 certification. A money-backed period of 7 days takes the pressure off a first purchase, and finance is available across the range.
Score breakdown
| Area | Kemoway France | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Entry price of €1,499 sits well above the €876.09 typical of the site, with a top of €2,799. | 8.7Entry price AUD 1,299 ranks 54 of 149, while the top of the range at AUD 12,999 pulls the spread wide. |
| Offer | 9.0Finance is offered, 30 days money back, and a 170 km claimed range on 720 Wh of battery. | 9.0Finance is available across a 19 brand shelf, so the entry price of AUD 1,299 buys choice as well as a bike. |
| Trust | 9.1HigherFrame and battery warranties run 2 years, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. | 8.9A frame warranty of 3 years, a battery warranty of 2 years and support on email, help centre and community with 3 shops. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Kemoway France | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Australia |
Additional countries for Kemoway France: 4. Additional countries for Ride Electric: 1.
How the counts compare
| Fact | Kemoway France | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720 | 960 |
| Claimed range (km) | 170 | 100 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | 160 |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Battery warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 7 days |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Kemoway France | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 34 of 185 | 35 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 31 of 143 | 32 of 143 |
| Folding e-bikes | 28 of 90 | 29 of 90 |
| Electric mountain bikes | 13 of 73 | 14 of 73 |
A third option
Gotrax has money-back period at 31 days, against 30 days for Kemoway France and 7 days for Ride Electric.
Gotrax reviewWhere these facts come from
Kemoway France
- kemoway.fr: 24 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Ride Electric
- rideelectric.com.au: 24 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Kemoway France | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | City, Cargo, Emtb, Folding | Commuter, Road, City, Folding, Emtb, Fat tire, Step through |
| Motor brand | Not confirmed | Own |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Certifications | Not confirmed | En 15194 |
| Legal entity | Danster GmbH | Ride Electric Retail Pty Ltd |
| Headquarters | Germany | Australia |
| Founded | 2011 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
E-scooters
| Fact | Kemoway France | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Not confirmed | Kick scooter |
| Top speed (km/h) | Not confirmed | 25 to 80 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,500 |
| Weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 30 |
| Maximum load (kg) | Not confirmed | 120 |
| Folding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyres | Not confirmed | Tubeless |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 12 months |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
E-bike shops
| Fact | Kemoway France | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Shop type | Not confirmed | Retailer |
| Brands stocked | Not confirmed | 19 |
| Refurbished stock | Not confirmed | No |
| Service centres | Not confirmed | 3 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Kemoway France | Ride Electric | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | 250below the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720below the median | 960above the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 170highest quarter | 100below the median | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 26.5above the median | Not confirmed | 25.7 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150below the median | 160above the median | 158.76 |
| Frame warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 3 yearsabove the median | 2 years |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Kemoway France
Pros
- city, cargo and emtb covers city, cargo, mountain and folding bikes, so one brand serves several kinds of commute
- The published spec pairs mid drive with hydraulic disc brakes and EU 25 assist
- A claimed range of 170 km from a battery of 720 Wh, above the 436.7 Wh typical across the site
Cons
- Entry price of €1,499 sits above the €876.09 typical across the site, so this is not a budget pick
- Belt drive is no on the models with published specifications, against a 38.5% share of belt-driven bikes on the site
- Servicing runs through partner workshops rather than an in-house network, while 28% of the site keeps its own
Ride Electric
Pros
- Finance is available across the range, which matches 96.9% of brands on the site, so the entry price need not be paid in a single payment.
- A money-backed period of 7 days and a frame warranty of 3 years take the sting out of a first e-bike.
- The range spans commuter, road and city, so a commuter, a folding frame and a fat tyre model all come from the same counter.
Cons
- The top of the range is AUD 12,999, a long way above the AUD 1,299 entry point, so the spread inside a single shop is wide.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so there is no phone line for a rider whose bike has stopped on the way home.
- The refurbished answer is no, so a buyer on a tight budget has no second-hand route into the range.
Who each suits
Kemoway France
Who it suits
- Riders in Germany, FR and IT who want a mid-drive bike without visiting a dealer for every purchase
- Anyone moving a heavier load, since the cargo model is rated to 150 kg
- Commuters who treat a claimed range of 170 km and a battery of 720 Wh as the deciding numbers
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on a tight entry budget, since €1,499 sits above the €876.09 typical across the site and Kalkhoff and HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. are worth checking against it
- Riders after a step-through or hybrid frame, since those types sit outside city, cargo and emtb while Kalkhoff covers city, hybrid and step through
- Anyone wanting servicing from a brand's own workshops, since work here runs through partner workshops and 28% of the site keeps its own
Ride Electric
Who it suits
- Riders who want the bike, the parts and the warranty handled by a single seller, with finance at the till.
- Australians who like trying a bike on a real street before committing, helped by a money-backed period of 7 days.
- Commuters happy with a throttle, since the top fat tyre model comes with one and sits in the EU 25 assist class.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tern riders after a cargo platform, since cargo, commuter and folding covers cargo and the Ride Electric range leaves that type out.
- Kalkhoff buyers, whose city, hybrid and step through range suits a rider who wants a single brand's frame rather than a multi-brand shelf.
- Riders outside Australia, since the market list is AU. HK Beirui Trade Co. carries the same commuter, folding and fat tire types, so it is worth a look for shelf coverage.
Current offers
Ride Electric
Current offer
Bonus
Free first service on every Fatfish e-bike: AUD 99 free first service
Every Fatfish e-bike purchase includes a free first service valued at $99, available only at Ride Electric stores in Gold Coast and Brisbane. Book before 400 km (recommended at 250 km). T&Cs apply.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Kemoway France | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Italy | Yes | No |
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Kemoway France
How much does a Kemoway France e-bike cost?+
The range starts at €1,499 and runs to €2,799 across Kemoway K5, Kemoway P7, Kemoway K5S, Kemoway Z3. That start sits above the €876.09 entry price typical across the site, so this reads as a mid-market brand rather than a budget one. Finance is offered, which spreads the difference between the entry and the top of the range.
What motor and brakes does the mid-range bike use?+
The published specification pairs a mid motor rated at 250 W nominal watts with hydraulic disc brakes. That power sits at the 250 W end of the site's range, so expect steady assistance rather than a high-output motor. Mid-drive placement also keeps the mass low and central on the frame.
Ride Electric
What does the cheapest e-bike cost at Ride Electric?+
The entry price is AUD 1,299 for a bike from the shop's electric range, and the same range climbs to AUD 12,999 at the top. The gap between them is wide, so the model you pick matters more than the badge. Finance is available if you would rather not pay the entry figure in a single payment.
How far will a bike go on one charge?+
The largest pack listed, 960 Wh, sits on the fat tyre model at the top of the range, and its claimed range is 100 km. That figure is a specification claim, and a fat tyre bike on sand or mud draws more than a city bike on tarmac, so read it as a ceiling rather than a promise. Smaller packs sit below it across the rest of the range.
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