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Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max vs Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus

Two cargo & family e-bikes at $1,799–$2,299, 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 RadRunner Max assists 8 mph faster.
  • The RadRunner Plus costs $500 less.
  • The RadRunner Max carries 70 lb more total load.
  • The RadRunner Plus is 7 lb lighter.
  • The RadRunner Max claims 5 more miles of range.
  • The RadRunner Max uses a torque sensor; the RadRunner Plus uses a cadence sensor.
  • The RadRunner Max ships as class 2–3; the RadRunner Plus ships as class 2.

Every spec, side by side

RadRunner MaxRadRunner Plus
Headline
Price$2,299$1,799
CategoryCargo & familyCargo & family
Price per Wh$3.42 per Wh$2.88 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque60 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeRadRad
SensorTorqueCadence
Battery & range
Battery672 Wh624 Wh
Capacity14 Ah13 Ah
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)60 mi55 mi
Range as stated60+ miles55+ miles
Est. real range27 mi25 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight82 lb75 lb
Max load420 lb350 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 2
ClassClass 2–3Class 2
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears8-speed7-speed
DrivetrainShimanoShimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel80 mm65 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires20 x 3.520 x 3.3
DisplayRad colour displayRad colour display
FrameAluminiumAluminium
SizesOne size, fits 4'11" to 6'2"One size, fits 4'11" to 6'2"
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
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 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""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)Two year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.radpowerbikes.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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