Heybike Venus vs Lectric XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser)Venus vs XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser)
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor.
Weight
Heybike is 16 lb lighter
Heybike
50 lb
Lectric
66 lb total
Total load
Heybike carries 20 lb more
Heybike
350 lb
Lectric
330 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Rider limit
Only Lectric publishes one
Heybike
—
Lectric
330 lb
We can't confirm Heybike's rider limit.
Battery
Heybike has 1% more
Heybike
680 Wh
Lectric
672 Wh
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryHeybike Venus16 lb lighter overall.
- Heavier ridersLectric XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser)The only one with a published rider limit (330 lb). Heybike allows more total load but doesn't say how much of it can be the rider.
- Longest ridesHeybike VenusLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecHeybike VenusLectric XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser)
Fit
Step-over height
Not published by brand
18.5″
Rider height
4′11″–6′2″
5′2″–6′3″
Seat height
Minimum seat height: 30.7"; Maximum seat height: 37"
Min: 33" / Max: 45"
Rider limit
—
330 lbBetter
Total load
350 lbBetter
330 lb
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Peak power
1,400W
1,310W
Torque
70 Nm
85 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
680 WhBetter
672 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
—
48V · 14Ah
Battery weight
Not published by brand
6 lb
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 85 Miles (tested with a 155 lb rider in PAS1, no throttle applied)Better
up to 60 miles
Top speed
28 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 2 or 3
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
50 lb without battery
60 lb + 6 lb battery
Wheels
27.5"
27.5"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Hydraulic Disc Brakes; Rotor: 180 × 1.9 mm
602 hydraulic brakes with 180mm rotors (2.3mm thick)
Gears
Shimano Altus 8-Speed (11–32T); Chainring: 48T
8-speed; 11-32 tooth freewheel, Shimano Altus derailleur, 46-tooth chainring
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Aluminum Rigid Fork (no suspension)
SR SunTour XCM 32 suspension fork, up to 80mm of travel
Certifications
UL 2849 (Whole Bike), UL 2271 (Battery)
Certified to UL 2849; battery certified to UL 2271; tested to ISO 4210
List price
Price
$1,499
$1,399Better
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.