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Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 vs Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,699.99–$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 Basalt 2.0 carries 130 lb more total load.
  • The Basalt 2.0 carries 220 Wh more battery.
  • The Basalt 2.0 claims 15 more miles of range.
  • The Basalt 2.0 costs $299 less.
  • The Radster Trail makes 10 Nm more torque.
  • The Basalt 2.0 uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Radster Trail uses a torque sensor.

Every spec, side by side

Basalt 2.0Radster Trail
Headline
Price$1,699.99$1,999
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$1.81 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque90 Nm100 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1100 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeMokwheelRad
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery940 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity19.6 Ah15 Ah
CellsSamsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)80 mi65 mi
Range as stated60 to 80 miles25-65 miles
Est. real range38 mi29 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight80 lb77.5 lb
Max load450 lb320 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3
ClassClass 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimanoShimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel110 mm80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires26 x 4.0
DisplayDetachable colour, 5 assist levelsRad colour display
Frame6061 aluminumAluminium
SizesRegular, Large
Step-through optionYesNo
Included
LightsYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
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" stated on individual product pages"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.mokwheel.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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