[DigitalToday reporter Jinju Hong (홍진주)] Segway has launched the moped-style electric bicycle Cyber Air for $1,999 (about 2.64 million won) as it targets the mass market. It keeps the aggressive design of the existing model but adjusts the bike’s weight and riding specifications to meet U.S. e-bike standards.

Electrek, an electric vehicle outlet, reported on Tuesday that Segway has begun taking orders for the Cyber Air. Shipments are due to start on Oct. 27 through Segway’s dealer network and at SCHEELS stores across the United States.

The Cyber Air inherits the design identity of the existing Cyber model released last year, while aiming at a broader range of consumers. It keeps its distinctive exterior, including an angular frame and X-shaped front and rear lighting, but adjusts the configuration and performance so it can fit U.S. Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bike categories.

The drivetrain uses a rear hub motor with a rated output of 750 watts. Maximum torque is 80 Nm and peak output is 1,600 watts. It supports top speeds of 20 miles per hour under Class 1 and 2 settings, and up to 28 miles per hour under Class 3. It also offers a hybrid mode that allows riding up to 20 miles per hour on the throttle and reaching up to 28 miles per hour with pedal assist. Conditions for using the throttle and operating a Class 3 e-bike may vary depending on local rules.

Battery capacity is 717 watt-hours. Segway’s claimed maximum range on a single charge is 58 miles. Actual range may vary depending on rider weight, road conditions, riding speed and the share of throttle use.

It applies elements inspired by motorcycles to its riding equipment. It has an 80 mm dual-crown front fork, 20-inch fat tyres that are 4 inches wide, and hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors. It also supports traction control, hill-start assist, downhill control based on regenerative braking and an automatic lighting function.

Connectivity features have also been strengthened. It has AirLock automatic unlocking, Apple Find My compatibility, GPS tracking, remote disabling in lost mode and wireless software updates. It also includes a colour TFT display that supports navigation and smartphone integration. Some connected services require a separate subscription after 1 year.

The bike weighs 84 pounds (about 38 kg). It is still on the heavy side compared with typical e-bikes, but the outlet said it is lighter than the existing Cyber model. Maximum payload is 330 pounds (about 150 kg), and it has also obtained UL 2271 and UL 2849 safety certifications related to the battery and e-bike system.

Electrek assessed that the Cyber Air improves accessibility by keeping the Cyber’s design while adjusting price and the bike’s configuration. In particular, it said the $1,999 price, below $2,000, could broaden options for consumers who want a distinctive look and moped style.

This launch is seen as an attempt by Segway to expand the existing Cyber model, which sat on the boundary between electric motorcycles and e-bikes, into a more mass-market lineup. The strategy is to improve market accessibility by keeping the bold design and motorcycle-style riding equipment while offering a product aligned with U.S. e-bike standards.

Ultimately, the Cyber Air’s competitiveness is expected to depend on how attractively it combines distinctive design and riding performance at a price below $2,000. Its roughly 38 kg weight and subscription costs for some connected services are factors consumers considering a purchase will need to weigh.