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Heybike Hybrid vs Rad Power Bikes Radster Road

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,699–$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 Hybrid claims 35 more miles of range.
  • The Hybrid carries 120 lb more total load.
  • The Radster Road makes 25 Nm more torque.
  • The Hybrid carries 144 Wh more battery.
  • The Hybrid costs $300 less.
  • The Hybrid uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Radster Road uses a torque sensor.

Every spec, side by side

HybridRadster Road
Headline
Price$1,699$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$1.97 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque75 Nm100 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1200 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeHeybikeRad
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery864 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V
Capacity15 Ah
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)100 mi65 mi
Range as stated100 miles max range25-65 miles
Est. real range36 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight74.5 lb
Max load440 lb320 lb
Rack capacity66 lb55 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 2–3Class 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)
Fork travel80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires27.5 x 2.429 x 2.2
DisplayRad color display
FrameAluminum
SizesRegular, Large
Step-through optionNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYes
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 09/21/2026 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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