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Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro vs Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,499–$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 Ranger 3.0 Pro claims 30 more miles of range.
  • The Ranger 3.0 Pro assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Ranger 3.0 Pro carries 125 lb more total load.
  • The Ranger 3.0 Pro costs $400 less.
  • The Ranger 3.0 Pro is full suspension; the RadExpand 5 Plus is hardtail (front only).

Every spec, side by side

Ranger 3.0 ProRadExpand 5 Plus
Headline
Price$1,499$1,899
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$2.08 per Wh$2.64 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque80 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1400 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeHeybikeRad
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh720 Wh
Capacity15 Ah
CellsSamsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Removable batteryYes
Range (claim)90 mi60 mi
Range as statedUp to 90 miles60+ miles
Est. real range36 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight72.5 lb
Max load440 lb315 lb
Rack capacity59 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 2
ClassClass 2
ThrottleYes
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears7-speed
DrivetrainShimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel50 mm
Rear travelNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires20 x 4.020 x 4.0 CST
DisplayRad colour display
FrameAluminium
SizesOne size, folding
Step-through optionYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
RackYes
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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