Segway’s Xyber Air brings moto styling to a class-switching commuter

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Segway’s Xyber Air looks like a small electric motorcycle, but its most useful trick is choosing how the motor helps you ride. The 750W e-bike offers pedal-assist and throttle settings for everyday trips, with up to 28 mph of pedal assistance where Class 3 operation is allowed.

At $1,999.99, it keeps the original Xyber’s angular frame and distinctive X-shaped lights while shifting the focus toward paved-road riding.

Price: $1,999.99
Where to buy: Segway

Pick the assistance your route allows

Class 1 provides pedal assistance up to 20 mph. Class 2 adds throttle operation at that same speed limit. Class 3 raises pedal assistance to 28 mph. Those settings give riders a way to configure the bike for different permitted uses, rather than treating its highest speed as the default everywhere.

Hybrid Mode combines a throttle that stops assisting at 20 mph with pedal assistance up to 28 mph. Segway excludes that mode in California. Its class guidance also makes clear that Class 3 use depends on local rules. Selecting a mode in the app doesn’t grant access to every road, bike lane or trail; riders still need to follow the applicable class, speed and age restrictions.

The motor is rated at 750W nominal power, with 80Nm of peak torque. A single-speed drivetrain keeps gear selection out of the routine, while cadence and motion sensors adjust the assistance as you pedal.

A full-size ride for short trips and longer detours

The 717Wh battery has a claimed range of up to 58 miles. Segway’s published test used a 165-pound rider on flat pavement; hills, speed, rider weight, temperature and tire pressure change the distance available.

An 80mm-travel front suspension fork and 20-by-4-inch tires give the Air its chunky stance. Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes use 180mm rotors, and an automatic 600-lumen headlight is paired with a taillight and brake light. The battery carries an IPX7 water-resistance rating, while the body is rated IPX5.

The specified rider-height range is 4 feet 8 inches to 6 feet, with a maximum payload of 330 pounds. At 84 pounds, the bike is a substantial lift for anyone who needs to carry it upstairs or load it onto a rack.

Navigation and security share the cockpit

The color TFT display puts navigation, battery status and ride data in front of the rider, with automatic brightness adjustment. It can also connect to a phone for music and call controls. Hill Start Assist holds the bike on an incline until you’re ready to move, while Hill Descent Control helps maintain a steady downhill speed. Traction control monitors wheel speed and adjusts power when it detects slipping.

AirLock provides proximity-based unlocking through the Segway Mobility app. Apple Find My, a wheel lock and a motion alarm sit alongside Segway’s GPS tracking and Lost Mode remote disabling. GPS tracking, disturbance notifications and Lost Mode use cloud services that are included for the first year, then require a subscription.

Budget for the everyday accessories

Segway’s October 27 announcement lists U.S. availability through its own store, authorized dealers and SCHEELS. The official store currently lists the Xyber Air at $1,999.99. Fenders and a rear rack are separate $79.99 accessories; the rack supports up to 22 pounds. A matching lockable frame bag costs $99.99.

Price: $1,999.99
Where to buy: Segway

Adding the separately sold rack and fenders brings the listed hardware total to $2,159.97 before tax. That equips the Air to carry a small grocery load and adds protection from road spray without requiring the more expensive frame bag.

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