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Aventon Aventure M vs Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,999–$2,899, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Radster Trail costs $900 less.
  • The Radster Trail assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Aventure M claims 20 more miles of range.
  • The Aventure M carries 80 lb more total load.
  • The Aventure M is 4.5 lb lighter.
  • The Aventure M is mid-drive; the Radster Trail is rear hub.
  • The Aventure M has no throttle; the Radster Trail has a throttle.
  • The Aventure M ships as class 1; the Radster Trail ships as class 2–3.

Every spec, side by side

Aventure MRadster Trail
Headline
Price$2,899$1,999
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$3.95 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque100 Nm100 Nm
Motor power250 W750 W
Peak power750 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeAventon A100Rad
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery733 Wh720 Wh
Voltage36V48V
Capacity20 Ah15 Ah
CellsLG 21700Samsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)85 mi65 mi
Range as statedUp to 85 miles25-65 miles
Est. real range37 mi29 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight73 lb77.5 lb
Max load400 lb320 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttleClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 1Class 3
ClassClass 1Class 2–3
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed20 mph28 mph
Build
Gears10-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano Cues (11-39T, 44T chainring)Shimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor200 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel80 mm80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires26 x 4.0
DisplayAventon BC280Rad colour display
Frame6061 aluminumAluminium
SizesR, LRegular, Large
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
RackYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271"UL Certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271" on individual product pages, with the lineup-wide claim hedged as "All Rad ebikes are either UL Certified or tested by ACT to comply with UL 2849"
Warranty2 yr2 yr
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy)Two year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 2026-09-19 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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