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Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Hauling Cargo and GearStrengths
9 features vs 7 features avg
IPX6, safe for light rain
65 lbs vs 73 lbs avg
Weaknesses
624Wh vs 880Wh avg
20 mph vs 27 mph avg
55 mi vs 73 mi avg
0.31 mph/lb vs 0.39 mph/lb avg
Compared with 106 similarly priced models ($1,124–$1,874), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 106 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,124–$1,874), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-bikes: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The Rad Power Bikes RadRunner is a cargo electric bike listed at $1,499. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 624Wh battery, a claimed 55 mile range, and a 20 mph top speed, at 65 lbs.
Next to the 106 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,124–$1,874), its strongest numbers are included features (9 features vs 7 features avg) and weight (65 lbs vs 73 lbs avg). The tradeoffs are battery capacity (624Wh vs 880Wh avg) and top speed (20 mph vs 27 mph avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings an IPX6, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 750 W
- Torque
- 60 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Cadence
- Assist Levels
- 5
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 624 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 13 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 55 mi88.5 km
- Removable Battery
- Battery Position
- Seat Tube
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- Gemma
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 1
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Single Speed
- Cassette
- Single speed 16T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Rigid
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 65 lbs29.5 kg
- Max Load
- 320 lbs145.1 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 120 lbs54.4 kg
- Kickstand
- IP Rating
- IPX6
- Lights
- Display
- Color LCD
- Motor Lock
Classification
- Category
- Cargo
- E-Bike Class
- 2
- Top Assist Speed
- 20 mph32.2 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 20"
- Tire Size
- 20x3.3
- Tire Category
- All Terrain
- Tire Brand
- Rad Power Bikes
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Min Seat Height
- 31.5"80 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 42.5"108 cm
- Standover Height
- 16.5"41.9 cm
- Overall Length
- 68"172.7 cm
Rider Fit
Fits riders
4'11" – 6'2"150 – 188 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
Rider Fit Notes
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