The Heybike Titan lands where cheap moped-style e-bikes and new state laws collide. It lists at $1,499, ships as a 20 mph Class 2 bike, and an app setting raises it to 28 mph.
Heybike announced it in late August, and Electrek’s launch report has the rundown. Here’s my read: what the 28 mph mode means, who should buy this bike and what I’d confirm before paying.
Titan specs at a glance
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| List price | $1,499 single battery, $1,799 dual battery |
| Motor | 750 W rear hub, 1,500 W peak, 65 Nm |
| Speed | Class 2 at 20 mph from the factory, 28 mph via app |
| Battery | 48V 15Ah (720 Wh) single, 1,440 Wh dual |
| Claimed range | Up to 40 miles single, up to 80 miles dual |
| Suspension | 80 mm hydraulic fork, 55 mm rear travel (dual coil-over shocks) |
| Brakes and tires | Hydraulic brakes, 20 x 4 in tires |
| Weight | 85 lb single, 93 lb dual |
| Payload | 300 lb |
| Certification | UL 2849 |
| Seating | Two-up saddle with rear footrests |
Prices as of October 2026. Heybike’s Titan page has the current numbers.
What the 28 mph mode means under the new laws
Out of the box, the Titan is a throttle-equipped Class 2 bike. The app switch moves it to Class 3 speed. If the classes still blur together, start with our guide to e-bike classes.
California
SB 1167 takes effect January 1, 2027. It leaves the e-bike definition alone: a 750 W motor cap, Class 1 and 2 at 20 mph, Class 3 at 28 mph with pedal assist. What it adds is labeling. Labels have to show class, top assisted speed, motor wattage and brand, and machines outside the e-bike definition get e-moto disclosures. Our SB 1167 breakdown has the details.
The Titan’s rated motor is 750 W, right on the line. The 1,500 W peak is double that. I’d check which wattage the label on your bike shows.
Another California catch: Class 3 means pedal assist only, and riders must be 16 or older. The Titan has a throttle. So I’d ask Heybike, in writing, whether the throttle still works at the 28 mph setting. Our California e-bike laws guide covers what changes in 2027.
New York City
New York is heading the other way. Several proposed bills target Class 3 bikes. One, Int. 244, would end sales and rentals of them in the city 180 days after enactment. It was heard on September 30 with no vote, so nothing has changed yet. I track the bills in our NYC Class 3 rundown.
If you live in the five boroughs, I’d think twice about a bike whose big selling point is a Class 3 mode.
Who the Titan suits, and who should skip it
I’d point it at riders who want a motorbike look, a wide saddle and a soft ride. Full suspension and 4-inch tires suit rough pavement and gravel on paper. The two-up saddle and footrests help if you carry a passenger (check your local rules first).
If hunting is the plan, find out where motorized bikes are allowed on the land you hunt. Then compare against our best electric bike for hunting picks.
I’d skip it if any of these sound like you:
- You live in NYC and want to use the 28 mph mode.
- You carry your bike upstairs. The single-battery version weighs 85 lb.
- You ride trails. Rules there often limit throttle bikes and Class 3 bikes.
- You’re buying for a California teen under 16. Leave the app at 20 mph.
How the price and specs compare
| Bike | List price | Motor | Speed | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heybike Titan (single) | $1,499 | 750 W, 1,500 W peak | 20 mph, 28 via app | 720 Wh |
| Heybike Titan (dual) | $1,799 | 750 W, 1,500 W peak | 20 mph, 28 via app | 1,440 Wh |
| Juiced Scrambler HT | $1,699 | 750 W, 1,764 W peak | 28 mph | 998 Wh |
| Ride1Up Revv1 DRT | $2,395 | 1,000 W | 20 mph, 28 as Class 3 | 1,040 Wh |
| Heybike Saturn (single) | From $999 at launch | 1,000 W, 1,800 W peak | 28 mph, Class 3 | 957 Wh |
The single-battery Titan has the smallest pack of the group. For $200 more, the Scrambler HT gives you roughly 280 Wh extra. The $1,799 dual Titan costs only $100 more than the Scrambler and carries 1,440 Wh. If range matters, that’s the version I’d look at.
The Revv1 DRT costs about $900 more than the single Titan. You get a bigger motor and battery for that money.
Heybike’s own Saturn launched in May with early-bird pricing from $999. If a price close to that still applies, I’d compare the two closely before choosing.
What I’d check before ordering
- Which version you’re buying and its current price on Heybike’s page.
- Whether the throttle works in 28 mph mode.
- Your state’s rules for Class 3 bikes, including age and helmet laws. A good e-bike helmet matters more at 28 mph.
- The labels on the bike: UL 2849 on the electrical system, plus class and wattage.
- Where an 85 to 93 lb bike will live and how you’ll move it.
- The return policy and warranty terms, in writing.
We haven’t ridden the Titan. This is my read of the published specs and the laws.
