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Monarc Marker vs Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,999–$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 Marker carries 720 Wh more battery.
  • The Marker claims 55 more miles of range.
  • The Marker carries 100 lb more total load.
  • The Radster Trail makes 15 Nm more torque.
  • The Radster Trail is 9.5 lb lighter.

Every spec, side by side

MarkerRadster Trail
Headline
Price$1,999$1,999
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$1.39 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque85 Nm100 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1638 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeBafang B750Rad
Drive systemBafang
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery1440 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity30 Ah15 Ah
CellsLGSamsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)120 mi65 mi
Range as statedUp to 60 miles per battery, 120 miles on both25-65 miles
Est. real range58 mi29 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight87 lb77.5 lb
Max load420 lb320 lb
Rack capacity66 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 2–3Class 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears9-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano CuesShimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor203 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel80 mm80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires26 x 4.0
Display3.5" touchscreenRad colour display
Frame6061 hydroformed aluminumAluminium
SizesHigh-step, step-throughRegular, Large
Step-through optionYesNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2271UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2271: battery onlyUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itBattery Certification UL2271"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"
Warranty5 yr2 yr
Warranty termsTwo year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from monarcbikes.com on 09/21/2026 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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