Tenways Wayfarer Comfort Commuter Electric Bike
- Class 1-3 selectable
- 601-800 Wh
- Over 80 mi claimed
- 251-300 lb max load
SVT Score, Upper
A one-size comfort commuter with a throttle, an air fork, turn signals and a removable 702 Wh battery, heavy at 66 lb.
$1,799
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Usability
6.1 out of 10
- Peak: 750 W claimed, not scored
- Speed: ships at 20 mph; display modes Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 (28 mph) and Unlimited
Better on motorRide1Up Vorsa Lite All-Round E-BikeHub motor makes 95 Nm of torque. $1,345Scores 7.0- Rotors: 203 mm from a manufacturer-paid test, not printed by the brand
- Load: 264 lb maximum
- IP: bike IPX4, battery IPX6, below the IPX5 point
- Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 (QGNS, Electrical Systems for E-Bikes), Wayfarer, TENWAYS TECHNOVATION INC
- Accessory: mudguards $109.00, rear carrier $99.00, kickstand $69.00
Strengths
- Natural-feeling pedal assist
- Strong hydraulic braking
- Turn signals and brake light fitted
- Apple Find My tracking built in
- Air fork and suspension seatpost soak up bumps
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift
- Rack and fenders cost extra
- One frame size only
- App connection can drop out
- Throttle shuts off in Class 3 mode
A smooth, comfortable commuter with a throttle, but heavy to carry
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassClass 1-3 selectable
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed RangeOver 80 mi
- Weight56-70 lb
- Max Rider Load251-300 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFront
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsUL 2849 listed
- Warranty2 Years
At a glance
- 55 lux headlight
- Shimano 8-speed drivetrain
- PIN lock at startup
The TENWAYS US trademark (Reg. 7950911) is owned by ShenZhen Shifang Technovation Limited.
- Tenways e-bikes are sold in the US by TENWAYS TECHNOVATION INC. of Palo Alto, California, through the brand's US store at us.tenways.com.
- The store's legal page also names TENWAYS Technovation Limited of Hong Kong.
- The US store ships from US warehouses and lists more than 200 service centers that sell and service the bikes.
- The US store sells a range that runs from a 37 lb city bike to a throttle-equipped cruiser.
- None of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot and Lowe's sells Tenways e-bikes, either as the seller or through a marketplace listing; Tenways sells its e-bikes through its own store (October 2026).
The Tenways Wayfarer is a one-size step-through commuter e-bike with a rear hub motor rated 65 Nm of torque (nominal watts not published) and a removable 48 V battery the store lists as 720 Wh. Its manual rates the pack at 47.5 V and 14.7 Ah, or 702.66 Wh, the bike IPX4 and the battery IPX6.
It ships set to 20 mph with a thumb throttle, and the display lets the rider pick Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 (28 mph) or an Unlimited mode. It has hydraulic disc brakes with motor cut-off, an adjustable air fork, a suspension seatpost, Kenda 27.5 x 2.6 in puncture-resistant tires and a Shimano 8-speed drivetrain.
Lighting is a 55 lux headlight and a rear brake light with turn signals, and an Apple Find My tag is built in. It weighs 63 lb net and 66 lb with mudguards, kickstand and rear carrier, and the load limit is 264 lb. The maker claims up to 85 miles on pedal assist and 35 miles on throttle.
Mudguards ($109.00), a rear carrier ($99.00) and a kickstand ($69.00) are sold separately, and the store offers them free with a newsletter sign-up. Sapphire Blue and Meteor Gray sell at one price.
Questions answered from our data
How much does an electric bike cost?The 225 electric bikes we list run from $799 to $12,500, with a median of $1,995.
Are electric bikes UL certified?85 of the 225 electric bikes we list carry a UL 2849 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric bike go?190 of the 225 electric bikes we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
Which electric bikes have a battery over 1,000 Wh?11 of the 225 electric bikes we list have a battery over 1,000 Wh, as their makers rate it.
