HX Q5 Shark Q5E & Q5S — Specifications, Comparison & Size Guide

Q5E & Q5S Specifications

Compare the Q5E All-Terrain and Q5S Urban riding setups. Both models share the Q5 Shark design, with different motor, battery and braking configurations.

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Specification Q5E All-Terrain Q5S Urban
Motor & Riding
Riding focus Varied terrain, including paved and unpaved sections Mainly smooth, paved routes
Motor brand BAFANG BAFANG
Motor position Rear wheel Rear wheel
Rated motor power 1000 W 500 W
Sensor Type Torque Sensor Hall Sensor
Riding modes Pedal-only / Pedal assist / Electric-only Pedal-only / Pedal assist / Electric-only
Display 3.7-inch Colour LCD Display 3-inch LCD Display
Throttle Thumb Throttle Twist Throttle
Gearing Shimano 7-speed Shimano 7-speed
Battery & Charging
Battery voltage 48 V 48 V
Battery capacity 16 Ah 10.4 Ah
Removable battery Yes Yes
Charging options On the bike or with the battery removed On the bike or with the battery removed
Supplied charger output DC 54.6 V / 3 A DC 54.6 V / 2 A
Charging time Approximately 5–6 hours Approximately 5–6 hours
Pedal-assist range (reference estimate) 90–120 km 90–100 km
Electric-only range (reference estimate) 45–50 km 35–45 km
Frame, Brakes & Weight
Frame material Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Front fork Suspension fork Suspension fork
Wheel size 27.5 inches 27.5 inches
Brake type Hydraulic disc brakes, front and rear Mechanical disc brakes, front and rear
Brake rotor diameter 180 mm, front and rear 160 mm, front and rear
Brake calipers Two-piston Mechanical
Net weight 30 kg 28 kg
Maximum load 120 kg 120 kg

Range figures are reference estimates, not guaranteed distances. Actual range varies with rider and cargo weight, terrain, temperature, tyre pressure, riding speed and assistance level. Charging times are approximate and apply to each model’s supplied charger.

Size & Fit

The Q5E and Q5S share the same frame dimensions. Review the measurements below and consider both your height and inseam when checking the fit. Contact us before ordering if you need help with the measurements.

Measurement Q5E & Q5S
Frame size Standard
Wheel size 27.5 inches
Seat tube length 12.6 in / 32 cm
Top tube length (horizontal) 7.9 in / 20 cm
Bottom bracket drop 1.6 in / 4 cm
Head tube length 4.3 in / 11 cm
Head tube angle 71°
Seat tube angle 73°
Rear chainstay length 6.9 in / 17.5 cm
Front wheel center 10.6 in / 27 cm
Wheelbase 48.8 in / 124 cm
Reach 18.1 in / 46 cm
Stack height 8.5 in / 21.5 cm
Fork length 7.5 in / 19 cm
Fork offset 1.6 in / 4 cm
Trail 3.1 in / 7.97 cm
Standover height 28.7 in / 73 cm
Recommended rider height 165–190 cm
Packaging dimensions 1480 × 265 × 810 mm

The recommended height range is a guide. Fit also depends on inseam, body proportions and riding position.