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Heybike Alpha vs Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,299–$1,999, 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 Alpha costs $700 less.
  • The Alpha carries 80 lb more total load.
  • The Radster Trail claims 5 more miles of range.
  • The Alpha is 5.9 lb lighter.
  • The Alpha makes 5 Nm more torque.
  • The Alpha uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Radster Trail uses a torque sensor.
  • The Alpha is mid-drive; the Radster Trail is rear hub.

Every spec, side by side

AlphaRadster Trail
Headline
Price$1,299$1,999
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$1.91 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque105 Nm100 Nm
Motor power500 W750 W
Peak power1000 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeMiviceRad
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery680 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V
Capacity15 Ah
CellsSamsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)60 mi65 mi
Range as statedUp to 60 miles25-65 miles
Est. real range34 mi29 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight71.6 lb77.5 lb
Max load400 lb320 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3
ClassClass 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano AltusShimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires26 x 4.0
DisplayLCDRad colour display
Frame6061 aluminumAluminium
SizesRegular, Large
Step-through optionYesNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states it"UL 2849 Safety Standards" on some models and "In accordance with UL 2849" on others, which is not the same claim"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; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

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

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