Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Hauling Cargo and GearStrengths
13 features vs 8 features avg
Front suspension, 20" wheels
IPX6, safe for light rain
750W vs 685W avg
Weaknesses
8.2 Wh/lb vs 11.4 Wh/lb avg
672Wh vs 861Wh avg
65 mi vs 75 mi avg
82 lbs vs 74 lbs avg
Compared with 73 similarly priced models ($1,724–$2,874), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 73 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,724–$2,874), 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 Max is a cargo electric bike listed at $2,299. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 672Wh battery, a claimed 65 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 82 lbs.
Next to the 73 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,724–$2,874), its strongest numbers are included features (13 features vs 8 features avg) and motor power (750W vs 685W avg). The tradeoffs are energy density (battery size for the weight) (8.2 Wh/lb vs 11.4 Wh/lb avg) and battery capacity (672Wh vs 861Wh avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a front suspension, 20" wheels setup for ride comfort and an IPX6, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 750 W
- Torque
- 90 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque
- Assist Levels
- 5
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 672 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 14 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 65 mi104.6 km
- Removable Battery
- Dual Battery
- Battery Position
- Downtube Mounted
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- Gemma
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 8
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Shifter
- Shimano, 8 speed, Trigger
- Cassette
- 8 Speed, 11 34T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Hydraulic Coil
- Front Travel
- 80 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 82 lbs37.2 kg
- Max Load
- 420 lbs190.5 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 120 lbs54.4 kg
- Fenders
- Kickstand
- IP Rating
- IPX6
- Lights
- Turn Signals
- Display
- Color LCD
- App Compatible
- Motor Lock
Classification
- Category
- Cargo
- E-Bike Class
- 1, 2, 3
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 20"
- Tire Size
- 20x3.5
- 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
- 43.3"110 cm
- Standover Height
- 17"43.2 cm
- Overall Length
- 72.5"184.2 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.
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