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Aventon Level 4 ADV vs Rad Power Bikes Radster Road

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,999–$2,799, 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 Road costs $800 less.
  • The Level 4 ADV is 13.5 lb lighter.
  • The Level 4 ADV carries 80 Wh more battery.
  • The Level 4 ADV is mid-drive; the Radster Road is rear hub.
  • The Level 4 ADV has no throttle; the Radster Road has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Level 4 ADVRadster Road
Headline
Price$2,799$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$3.50 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque100 Nm100 Nm
Motor power750 W
Peak power750 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeAventon Ultro SRad
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery800 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V
Capacity20 Ah15 Ah
CellsSamsung 21700 58E
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)65 mi
Range as stated25-65 miles
Est. real range40 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight61 lb74.5 lb
Max load300 lb320 lb
Rack capacity55 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3
ClassClass 2–3
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed28 mph
Build
Gears10-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano Cues (11-39T)Shimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpost50 mmNo
Tires29 x 2.2
DisplayRad color display
Frame6061 aluminiumAluminum
SizesR, LRegular, Large
Step-through optionYesNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
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 2026-09-20 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 2026-09-19. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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