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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 62 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,724–$2,874), its strongest numbers are included features (13 features vs 9 features avg) and top speed (28 mph vs 25 mph avg). The tradeoffs are energy density (battery size for the weight) (8.2 Wh/lb vs 11.5 Wh/lb avg) and battery capacity (672Wh vs 876Wh 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.

Spec-based analysis, computed from manufacturer-published numbers and compared against 62 similar electric bikes by price. No hands-on testing yet.

Strengths & weaknesses

Designed for: Hauling Cargo and Gear

Strengths

FeaturesGreat

13 features vs 9 features avg

Ride qualityGood

Front suspension, 20" wheels

Water resistanceGood

IPX6, safe for light rain

Top speedGood

28 mph vs 25 mph avg

Weaknesses

Energy density↓ 29%

8.2 Wh/lb vs 11.5 Wh/lb avg

Watt Hours↓ 23%

672Wh vs 876Wh avg

Range↓ 16%

65 mi vs 77 mi avg

Weight↓ 10%

82 lbs vs 74 lbs avg

Compared with 62 similarly priced models ($1,724–$2,874), from manufacturer specs.

Performance Overview

Category scores out of 100 from manufacturer specs, with the median of 62 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,724–$2,874) for context

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Scores out of 100. The gray tick marks the median of similarly priced e-bikes.

How to read this: each spoke is a category score out of 100, computed from manufacturer specs on fixed scales. Every vehicle is measured on the same scales, so scores don't shift as our database grows. Further from the center is better. The gray line shows the median score of similarly priced e-bikes for context.

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

Build Quality

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

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