Heybike is expanding into a rather different corner of the e-bike market with the launch of the new Heybike Titan, a full-suspension, moped-style electric bike that can be had with either one or two batteries.

And perhaps just as importantly, Heybike is coming out swinging on price.

The new Titan starts at $1,499 for the single-battery version, while the dual-battery model carries an MSRP of $1,799. Early-bird pricing knocks another $100 off each, bringing them down to $1,399 and $1,699, respectively.

That’s some pretty aggressive pricing for this style of bike, especially once you get into the dual-battery version.

The Titan is powered by a 750W rear hub motor rated for a claimed 1,500W of peak power and 65 Nm of torque. It ships configured as a Class 2 e-bike with a 20 mph (32 km/h) top speed, though Heybike says riders can use the company’s app to adjust the bike up to 28 mph (45 km/h).

The bike also carries UL 2849 certification, which covers the entire electrical system and is becoming increasingly important as more cities, retailers, landlords, and consumers pay attention to e-bike battery safety.

But the more interesting part of the Titan is probably its battery setup.

The single-battery model uses a 48V 15Ah battery, or 720 Wh, and Heybike claims up to 40 miles (64 km) of range. Opt for the dual-battery version and you’re effectively getting 1,440 Wh of capacity, with Heybike doubling its maximum range estimate to 80 miles (129 km).

As always, take those maximum range figures with the usual grain of salt.

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