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Lectric XPress2 vs Rad Power Bikes Radster Road

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,399–$1,999, 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 XPress2 costs $600 less.
  • The Radster Road makes 15 Nm more torque.
  • The XPress2 is 8.5 lb lighter.
  • The Radster Road claims 5 more miles of range.
  • The XPress2 uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Radster Road uses a torque sensor.

Every spec, side by side

XPress2Radster Road
Headline
Price$1,399$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$2.08 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque85 Nm100 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1310 W—
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeLectric Stealth M24Rad
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery672 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity14 Ah15 Ah
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)60 mi65 mi
Range as statedUp to 60 miles25-65 miles
Est. real range34 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight66 lb74.5 lb
Max load330 lb320 lb
Rack capacity—55 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
Class—Class 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano Altus (11-32T, 46T chainring)Shimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel80 mm80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires27.5 x 2.1 slick29 x 2.2
Display3.5" TFT color, detachable, USB-CRad color display
Frame—Aluminum
SizesOne size (rider 5'4" to 6'4")Regular, Large
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersNoYes
RackNoYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itAll Lectric electric bikes meet the UL 2849 standard; batteries UL 2271 certified"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"
Warranty1 yr2 yr
Warranty terms1 Year WarrantyTwo year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from lectricebikes.com on 09/30/2026 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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