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Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail vs Super73 ZX

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,999–$2,395, 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 Radster Trail claims 30 more miles of range.
  • The Radster Trail carries 240 Wh more battery.
  • The Radster Trail assists 8 mph faster.
  • The ZX is 15.5 lb lighter.
  • The Radster Trail costs $396 less.
  • The Radster Trail uses a torque sensor; the ZX uses a cadence sensor.
  • The Radster Trail is hardtail (front only); the ZX is rigid.
  • The Radster Trail ships as class 2–3; the ZX ships as class 2.

Every spec, side by side

Radster TrailZX
Headline
Price$1,999$2,395
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$2.78 per Wh$4.99 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque100 Nm
Motor power750 W500 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeRadSuper73
SensorTorqueCadence
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh480 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity15 Ah10 Ah
CellsSamsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Removable batteryYes
Range (claim)65 mi35 mi
Range as stated25-65 miles25 to 35 miles on throttle only at 20 mph
Est. real range29 mi24 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight77.5 lb62 lb
Max load320 lb325 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-speedSingle speed
DrivetrainShimanoSingle speed
BrakesHydraulic discMechanical disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel80 mmRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires20 x 4.5 front, 20 x 5.0 rear
DisplayRad colour display
FrameAluminiumAluminium
SizesRegular, Large
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
RackYes
KickstandYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2271
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2271: battery only
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"Batteries described as UL 2271 compliant (compliant, not certified)
Warranty2 yr
Warranty termsTwo year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.radpowerbikes.com on 09/20/2026 and super73.com on 09/22/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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