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Heybike Titan vs Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,399–$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 RadExpand 5 Plus claims 20 more miles of range.
  • The Titan assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Titan costs $500 less.
  • The RadExpand 5 Plus is 12.5 lb lighter.
  • The Titan uses a cadence sensor; the RadExpand 5 Plus uses a torque sensor.
  • The Titan is full suspension; the RadExpand 5 Plus is hardtail (front only).
  • The Titan ships as class 2–3; the RadExpand 5 Plus ships as class 2.

Every spec, side by side

TitanRadExpand 5 Plus
Headline
Price$1,399$1,899
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$1.94 per Wh$2.64 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque65 Nm—
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1500 W—
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeHeybikeRad
SensorCadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V—
Capacity15 Ah15 Ah
Cells—Samsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)40 mi60 mi
Range as statedUp to 40 miles (single battery)60+ miles
Est. real range29 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight85 lb72.5 lb
Max load300 lb315 lb
Rack capacity—59 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 2
ClassClass 2–3Class 2
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears—7-speed
Drivetrain—Shimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—180 mm
Rear rotor—180 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel80 mm50 mm
Rear travel55 mmNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpost—No
Tires20 x 4.020 x 4.0 CST
Display—Rad colour display
Frame—Aluminium
Sizes—One size, folding
Step-through option—Yes
Included
Lights—Yes
Fenders—Yes
Rack—Yes
Kickstand—Yes
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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