[DigitalToday reporter Jinju Hong (홍진주)] Heybike has launched a moped-style electric bicycle with full suspension and dual batteries for $1,699 (about 2.35 million won) as it moves to target the market with a low-price strategy. It is expanding its lineup beyond commuter-focused e-bikes into a moped-style segment aimed at younger people.

On Aug. 24 (local time), EV outlet Electrek reported that Heybike unveiled its new e-bike, the Titan. The single-battery model costs $1,499 (about 2.07 million won) and the dual-battery model costs $1,799 (about 2.50 million won), while preorder prices are $1,399 (about 1.93 million won) and $1,699 (about 2.34 million won), respectively.

The Titan's biggest feature is that it applies full suspension and large-capacity dual batteries at the same time while lowering the price. With few competing products offering both dual batteries and full suspension, it puts price competitiveness at the forefront.

The Titan has a 750W rear hub motor. Maximum output is 1,500W and maximum torque is 65 Nm. It is set at launch as a Class 2 e-bike with a top speed of 20 miles (about 32 kph), but the Heybike app can raise the top speed to 28 miles per hour (about 45 kph).

Range varies depending on the battery configuration. The single-battery model uses a 48V 15Ah, 720Wh battery for up to 40 miles (about 64 km). The dual-battery model increases total capacity to 1,440Wh and expands maximum range to 80 miles (about 128 km).

Actual range may vary depending on factors such as riding speed and throttle use. The frame has an 80 mm hydraulic front fork and 55 mm rear suspension. The rear uses dual coilover shocks instead of a typical bicycle-style monoshock. It also has 20x4-inch fat tires and hydraulic brakes, with a maximum payload of 300 pounds.

The Titan uses a long seat to match its moped-style design. Heybike introduced it as a specification "ready for two-person riding" and fitted rear footrests.

The maximum payload is limited to 300 pounds (about 136 kg). The bike weighs 85 pounds (about 38 kg) for the single-battery model and 93 pounds (about 42 kg) for the dual-battery model. It is considerably heavy compared with typical lightweight commuter e-bikes.

It also highlighted battery safety. The Titan has obtained UL 2849 certification that applies across the electric system. With battery and electrical system safety emerging as an important purchase criterion in the e-bike market, it has secured related certification.

The Titan launch also shows a change in Heybike's product strategy. Heybike has focused on mass-market e-bikes that emphasize value, including fat-tire commuter models, folding types and step-through types. The Titan, by contrast, targets the moped-style market that is growing mainly among younger people.

In its own marketing, Heybike presented target customers such as "trendsetters", "teen cruisers" and "parent buyers". It also provides a glow-in-the-dark sticker kit so users can customize the bike themselves.

Pricing supports that strategy. The dual-battery model offers battery capacity close to about 1.5 kWh, full suspension, hydraulic brakes and a motor with up to 1,500W, while setting the preorder price at $1,699. It is entering competition by offering multiple specifications at once while lowering the price in a market where buyers often have to give up one of range, suspension and price.

Still, its real product appeal depends on riding performance. The specifications disclosed by the manufacturer alone make it difficult to judge ride comfort, build quality and real-world range. Even so, the Titan is noteworthy in that it shows Heybike moving beyond value-focused commuter e-bikes and expanding in earnest into a new market centered on full suspension, large-capacity batteries and moped-style design.