Updated October 21, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
kemoway vs Tenways
kemoway
Higher score in this comparison
Tenways
Where kemoway and Tenways differ
| Compare | kemowayReviewVisitVisit | TenwaysReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | K5, K5R, P7, Z3 | TENWAYS CGO600, TENWAYS AGO T, TENWAYS AGO Performance, TENWAYS Longtail Duo |
| Price from | €1,499 | €1,199Lower |
| Price up to | €2,799Lower | €4,999 |
| Claimed range (km) | 170Higher | 120 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 26.5 | 15Lower |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 125 | 220Higher |
| Belt drive | No | YesHas it |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | 5 yearsHigher |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Markets | DE, FR, IT, NL | AT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GBCovers more |
Same on both: Motor position (Mid), Nominal motor power (W) (250), Assist class (EU 25), Largest battery (Wh) (720), Removable battery (Yes), Battery warranty (2 years), Sales model (Both), Service network (Partner), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at Tenways: €1,199 vs €1,499.
- Price up to is lower at kemoway: €2,799 vs €4,999.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at kemoway: 170 vs 120.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Tenways: 15 vs 26.5.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Tenways: 220 vs 125.
- Belt drive: only Tenways.
- Frame warranty is higher at Tenways: 5 years vs 2 years.
- Money-back period is higher at kemoway: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only kemoway offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Tenways offers Community.
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.
Tenways
Tenways suits European commuters who want a mid-drive e-bike with a belt option, a removable battery and a cargo choice at the top, without paying flagship money. Entry pricing of €1,199 sits close to the market median, and the frame warranty runs 5 years. Service is partner based, so check a local workshop before committing.
Score breakdown
| Area | kemoway | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7HigherEntry price of €1,499 and top price of €2,799 sit above the €876.09 entry median on the site. | 8.5Entry price of €1,199 sits near the market median of €906.56, and the line runs to €4,999. |
| Offer | 9.0Range of 170 km, payload of 125 kg and finance available, across city, cargo and folding. | 9.2HigherBelt drive, a removable battery and 14 days of returns, with finance available on the range. |
| Trust | 9.0Founded 2011, sold direct and through partners, certified to en 15194, support on email, phone and help centre. | Not confirmed |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | kemoway | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1,499 | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €2,799 | €4,999 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720 | 720 |
| Claimed range (km) | 170 | 120 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 26.5 | 15 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 125 | 220 |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | 5 years |
| Battery warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 14 days |
Also worth a look
KALKHOFF has frame warranty at 10 years, against 2 years for kemoway and 5 years for Tenways.
KALKHOFF reviewHow they place
| Ranking | kemoway | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 33 of 185 | 1 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 30 of 143 | 1 of 143 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 15 of 69 | 1 of 69 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | kemoway | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | City, Cargo, Folding, Emtb | Commuter, City, Hybrid, Step through, Cargo, Longtail |
| Motor brand | Own | Bafang, Bosch, OwnCovers more |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Certifications | En 15194 | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Danster GmbH | TENWAYS Technovation Europe B.V. |
| Headquarters | Germany | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2011 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | kemoway | Tenways | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1,499above the median | €1,199at the median | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €2,799above the median | €4,999highest quarter | €2,578.50 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | 250below the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720below the median | 720below the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 170highest quarter | 120below the median | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 26.5above the median | 15lowest quarter | 25.7 |
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.
Tenways
Pros
- The line spans commuter, city, hybrid, step-through, cargo and longtail types, so one maker covers most daily riding.
- Belt drive is part of the range, which suits riders who want a chain-free drivetrain.
- Removable batteries and hydraulic disc brakes both feature across the line.
Cons
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so there is no phone line for a bike that needs a workshop.
- Service runs on a partner network, so a local Tenways workshop is not guaranteed in every market.
- The top of the range, €4,999, sits well above the €2,191.53 typical ceiling for commuter e-bikes.
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
Tenways
Who it suits
- Commuters in Austria, BE and BG who want a mid-drive bike with a removable battery and hydraulic disc brakes.
- Riders who need real carrying capacity, since the Longtail Duo takes 220 kg.
- Buyers who prefer a chain-free drivetail, as belt drive is part of the range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders who want mountain terrain, since Kalkhoff carries emtb models that Tenways does not list.
- Anyone wanting a folding bike, as Tern and HK Beirui Trade Co. both list folding while Tenways does not.
Country by country
| Country | kemoway | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
8 of 28 countries where either is available.
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.
Tenways
What does a Tenways e-bike cost?+
Prices start at €1,199 for the entry bike in the range and run up to €4,999 for the AGO Performance at the top of the line. Both ends are one-off purchase prices, not subscription fees. The Longtail Duo sits inside that span as the cargo option, and the site lists 3 alternatives for side-by-side reading.
Can I pay for a Tenways in instalments?+
Finance is available, so the entry price of €1,199 on the cheapest bike in the line can be spread rather than paid in one go. Terms are set at the point of purchase rather than quoted as a standard rate, so check the figures you are given before you commit. The top of the range is €4,999.
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