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Heybike Mars 3.0 vs Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,199–$1,899, 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 Mars 3.0 costs $700 less.
  • The Mars 3.0 carries 125 lb more total load.
  • The RadExpand 5 Plus carries 96 Wh more battery.
  • The Mars 3.0 claims 5 more miles of range.
  • The Mars 3.0 is full suspension; the RadExpand 5 Plus is hardtail (front only).

Every spec, side by side

Mars 3.0RadExpand 5 Plus
Headline
Price$1,199$1,899
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$1.92 per Wh$2.64 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque95 Nm—
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1400 W—
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeHeybikeRad
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery624 Wh720 Wh
Capacity—15 Ah
Cells—Samsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)65 mi60 mi
Range as statedUp to 65 miles per charge60+ miles
Est. real range31 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight70 lb72.5 lb
Max load440 lb315 lb
Rack capacity100 lb59 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks to—Class 2
Class—Class 2
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed—20 mph
Build
Gears8-speed7-speed
DrivetrainShimano AltusShimano
Brakes—Hydraulic disc
Front rotor—180 mm
Rear rotor—180 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel65 mm50 mm
Rear travel—None
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpost—No
Tires20 x 4.020 x 4.0 CST
DisplayTFT with NFC start-upRad colour display
Frame—Aluminium
Sizes—One size, folding
Step-through option—Yes
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"
Warranty—2 yr
Warranty terms—Two year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.heybike.com on 09/30/2026 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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