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KBO Ranger vs Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5

Two cargo & family e-bikes at $1,699–$2,399, 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 costs $700 less.
  • The Ranger carries 120 Wh more battery.
  • The Ranger is 9 lb lighter.
  • The Ranger carries 25 lb more total load.
  • The Ranger uses a cadence sensor; the RadWagon 5 uses a torque sensor.
  • The Ranger is rigid; the RadWagon 5 is hardtail (front only).

Every spec, side by side

RangerRadWagon 5
Headline
Price$1,699$2,399
CategoryCargo & familyCargo & family
Price per Wh$2.02 per Wh$3.33 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque90 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeKBORad
SensorCadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery840 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity17.5 Ah15 Ah
CellsLG
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)60 mi60 mi
Range as stated35 to 60+ miles20-60 miles
Est. real range34 mi29 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight77 lb86 lb
Max load400 lb375 lb
Rack capacity120 lb120 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3
ClassClass 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears7-speed7-speed
DrivetrainShimanoShimano
BrakesMechanical discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid45 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires20 x 3.020 x 3.3
DisplayLCD backlitRad color display
Frame6061 aluminumAluminum
SizesOne sizeOne size
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itNo UL standard named on the product page"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 kbobike.com on 2026-09-20 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 2026-09-19. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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