Heybike Mars 3.0 vs Mokwheel Tor Plus
Two commuter e-bikes at a similar price, compared on the same normalized specs. Both scored by us, both reviewed in full.
The verdict
These are a dollar apart in price, so let the actual trade-off decide: the Mars is lighter and more efficient per watt-hour, the Tor Plus is faster-classed and rides on bigger tires.
Buy the Heybike Mars 3.0
Buy the Heybike Mars 3.0 if you want more torque, less weight to haul up stairs, and a longer claimed range, all at essentially the same price as the Tor Plus.
Buy the Mokwheel Tor Plus
Buy the Mokwheel Tor Plus if you specifically want Class 3 pedal-assist speeds and the wider 26" tires, and you're fine carrying more battery capacity for a shorter claimed range.
The differences that matter
- Mokwheel Tor Plus carries 96 Wh more battery, which is the main thing that sets how far you get.
- Heybike Mars 3.0 is 11 lb lighter, which you notice lifting it or carrying it up steps.
Who each one is for
Heybike Mars 3.0
Budget commuters who want a stable, powerful hauler they can ride errand-to-errand on the throttle when they don't feel like pedaling.
Mokwheel Tor Plus
Budget-minded commuters who need to haul real weight, tackle hills, and want the option to cruise on the throttle when they don't feel like pedaling.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Heybike Mars 3.0 | Mokwheel Tor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $1,200 |
| Motor (nominal) | 750W | 750W |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Battery | 624 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Claimed range | 65 mi | 60 mi |
| Weight | 70 lb | 81 lb |
| Max payload | 440 lb | 450 lb |
| Motor type | hub | hub |
| E-bike class | Class 2 | Class 3 |
| Brakes | hydraulic disc | LOGAN HD-E480 Hydraulic Brakes |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Altus 8 speed | Shimano 7-Speed |
| Tire size | 20"x4.0" | 26" x 4.0" |
Highlighted values are the better of the two where both brands publish the number. Where a spec isn't published we leave it blank rather than guess.
The short version on each
Heybike Mars 3.0
What's good
- At $1,199, it packs in more motor, battery, and carrying capacity than most bikes anywhere near this price.
- The 750W hub motor delivers 95 Nm of torque, a strong figure that pulls the bike away from stops and up hills even fully loaded.
- A throttle lets you ride to 20 mph on motor power alone, which is a real help on hills and from a dead stop.
What to know
- At 70 lb, the Mars 3.0 runs heavier than a good share of the commuters it's scored against, so getting it up a staircase or onto a car rack is a two-person job.
- Heybike lists the battery at 624Wh but doesn't publish its voltage or amp-hours, which makes it harder to compare the pack against rivals or estimate exact charge times.
Mokwheel Tor Plus
What's good
- A 450-pound payload rivals a dedicated cargo bike, so even a heavy load barely touches its limit.
- 90 Nm of torque from the hub motor climbs hills confidently even when the bike is loaded down.
- A throttle lets you ride without pedaling up to 20 mph, which helps on hills and when pulling away from stops.
What to know
- At 81 pounds it's heavy for a fat-tire bike, so lifting it onto a hitch rack or carrying it upstairs is a two-person job.
- It runs a cadence sensor, so the assist feels less connected to your effort than a torque-sensor setup, most noticeable when you want a quick surge from a standstill.
Full Heybike Mars 3.0 review → Full Mokwheel Tor Plus review →