Updated October 21, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
kemoway vs Ride Electric
kemoway
Higher score in this comparison
Ride Electric
Where kemoway and Ride Electric differ
| Compare | kemowayReviewVisitVisit | Ride ElectricReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | K5, K5R, P7, 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) | 125 | 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 |
| Removable battery | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 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: 170 vs 100.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Ride Electric: 160 vs 125.
- Frame warranty is higher at Ride Electric: 3 years vs 2 years.
- Money-back period is higher at kemoway: 30 days vs 7 days.
- Support channels: only kemoway offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Ride Electric offers Community.
- kemoway is available in 3 more countries.
- Bike types: only kemoway offers Cargo.
- Bike types: only Ride Electric offers Commuter, Road, Fat tire.
Our verdict on each
kemoway
Kemoway suits riders in Germany, FR and IT who want a mid motor at an entry price of €1,499 with a 30 day return window. A mid motor and a listed certification set it apart from most of the folding and fat tire sellers it sits beside.
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 | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Entry price of €1,499 and top price of €2,799 sit above the €876.09 entry median on the site. | 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 | 9.0Range of 170 km, payload of 125 kg and finance available, across city, cargo and folding. | 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 | 9.0HigherFounded 2011, sold direct and through partners, certified to en 15194, support 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. |
Licences and countries
| Country | kemoway | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Australia |
Additional countries for kemoway: 4. Additional countries for Ride Electric: 1.
If neither fits
Gotrax has money-back period at 31 days, against 30 days for kemoway and 7 days for Ride Electric.
Gotrax reviewHow they place
| Ranking | kemoway | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 33 of 185 | 35 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 30 of 143 | 32 of 143 |
| Folding e-bikes | 27 of 90 | 29 of 90 |
| Electric mountain bikes | 12 of 73 | 14 of 73 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | kemoway | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | City, Cargo, Folding, Emtb | Commuter, Road, City, Folding, Emtb, Fat tire, Step through |
| Motor brand | Own | Own |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Certifications | En 15194 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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) | 125lowest quarter | 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
Pros
- Mid motor with own-brand drive, a minority setup at 22.6% on this category, with nominal power of 250 W.
- Covers city, cargo and folding under one roof, so a city bike and a cargo bike can come from the same seller.
- Claimed range of 170 km and a removable battery, so charging indoors is straightforward.
Cons
- Belt drive is listed as no, so riders who want a belt drivetrain should look at other sellers.
- Entry price of €1,499 is above the €919.93 entry price for this category.
- Weight starts at 26.5 kg, which matters for anyone carrying a folding bike on a train.
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
Who it suits
- City riders who want a mid motor rather than the hub motors most sellers at this entry level fit
- Anyone moving shopping, children or gear, with payload of 125 kg on the cargo model
- Commuters in Germany, FR and IT who buy direct and want a 30 day return window
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders wanting a belt drivetrain, since belt drive is listed as no
- Buyers shopping on the lowest entry price, where Kalkhoff or HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. sit lower
- Anyone needing an in-house service workshop, since Kemoway works through partners
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 | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Italy | Yes | No |
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
Questions about each
kemoway
What do Kemoway e-bikes cost?+
The range runs from €1,499 to €2,799 across the models K5, K5R, P7, Z3. That entry figure is above the €919.93 median entry price for e-bikes on the comparison, so this is a mid-priced list rather than a budget one. Finance is available, so the purchase can be spread over time.
Which motor does a Kemoway use?+
The drive uses a mid motor with 250 W of nominal power, and the motor is the brand's own rather than a third-party unit. Mid motors are the minority choice here: hub motors account for 77.4% of listings in the category against 22.6% for mid. The assist class is EU 25.
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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