HITWAY BK16 vs Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+
Comparison 2026 — Electric Bikes
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+ edges out the HITWAY BK16 with an overall score of 89/100 against 68/100. It scores particularly well on motor performance (92/100) and comfort (88/100), making it the better all-round pick in Electric Bikes.
The HITWAY BK16 remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €599.00 versus €3199.00.
Motor performance winner
Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+
28% higher than its rival
Value winner
HITWAY BK16
10% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | HITWAY BK16 | Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €599.00+434% | €3199.00 |
| Rating | ★4.1 (1,240) | ★4.6 (510) |
| Overall | 68/100 | 89/100+31% |
| Motor & Drivetrain | ||
| Motor | 250W achternaafmotor / 250W rear hub | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Power | 250W nominaal / nominal | — |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 85 Nm+143% |
| Gearing | Shimano 7-speed | Shimano Deore XT 11-speed+57% |
| Drive | Ketting / Chain | Ketting |
| Support modes | — | Eco/Tour+/Auto/eMTB/Turbo |
| Battery & Range | ||
| Capacity | 504 Wh (36V 14Ah) | 625 Wh PowerTube+24% |
| Range | 35-55 km | 80-150 km+129% |
| Charge time | 6-7 uur / hours+20% | 5 uur / 5 hours |
| Removable | Ja / Yes | Ja / Yes |
| Frame & Comfort | ||
| Frame material | Aluminium | Aluminium 6061 gehydroformeerd |
| Frame type | Vouwframe / Folding frame | Trekking diamant / Trekking diamond |
| Wheel size | 26 inch | 28 inch+8% |
| Suspension | Geen / None | Suntour Mobie A32 75 mm |
| Foldable | Ja / Yes | — |
| Seatpost | — | Geveerd / Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Brakes | Mechanische schijfremmen / Mechanical disc brakes | Shimano MT420 4-zuiger hydraulisch / Shimano MT420 4-piston hydraulic |
| Lighting | LED voor- en achterlicht / LED front and rear | Busch & Müller IQ-X 100 lux |
| Lock | Geen / None (budget extra) | ART-3 ringslot / ART-3 ring lock |
| Top speed | 25 km/h (wettelijk / legal limit) | 25 km/h (wettelijk / legal limit) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 27 kg | 26.8 kg+1% |
| Max load | 120 kg | 150 kg+25% |
Pros and cons
HITWAY BK16
Pros
- €599 — potentially the lowest price at which you get a usable e-bike with a serious battery
- Over 1,200 Amazon reviews give a clear picture of long-term reliability
- Folds in under a minute — fits in a car boot or a small shed
- 504 Wh battery delivers a realistic 45-55 km range in Eco mode
Cons
- Components are clearly budget: basic shifter, generic brake pads, simple LCD
- No ART certification and no rear rack — extra cost to be commute-ready
- Service and spare parts only through HITWAY — slow turnaround
Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+
Pros
- Bosch Performance CX delivers 85 Nm — the most torque in this test
- 625 Wh battery for 80 to 150 km range per charge
- Very high-end Kalkhoff finish with 10-year frame warranty
- Shimano Deore XT 11-speed with wider range for climbing
Cons
- At €3,199 the most expensive bike in this test
- Kalkhoff dealer network in the Netherlands is limited — service often through partners