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Himiway D5 Pro (Zebra) vs Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,899–$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 D5 Pro (Zebra) carries 240 Wh more battery.
  • The D5 Pro (Zebra) claims 20 more miles of range.
  • The D5 Pro (Zebra) carries 85 lb more total load.
  • The RadExpand 5 Plus is 6.5 lb lighter.
  • The D5 Pro (Zebra) is mid-drive; the RadExpand 5 Plus is rear hub.

Every spec, side by side

D5 Pro (Zebra)RadExpand 5 Plus
Headline
Price$1,899$1,899
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$1.98 per Wh$2.64 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque130 Nm—
Motor power500 W750 W
Peak power1300 W—
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor make—Rad
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery960 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V—
Capacity20 Ah15 Ah
CellsSamsung/LGSamsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)80 mi60 mi
Range as stated60-80 miles60+ miles
Est. real range38 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight79 lb72.5 lb
Max load400 lb315 lb
Rack capacity—59 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks to—Class 2
Class—Class 2
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed20 mph20 mph
Build
Gears9-speed7-speed
DrivetrainShimano (CS-HG201-9 freewheel)Shimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm50 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpost—No
Tires26 x 4.0 Kenda20 x 4.0 CST
DisplayKD718-P LCDRad colour display
Frame6061 aluminumAluminium
Sizes—One size, folding
Step-through option—Yes
Included
LightsYesYes
Fenders—Yes
Rack—Yes
Kickstand—Yes
SafetyUL 2271UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2271: battery onlyUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itUL2271 stated on the A7 product page; no UL 2849 system claim found"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 terms2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty (brand policy)Two year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from himiwaybike.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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