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Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Hauling Cargo and GearStrengths
10 features vs 8 features avg
Front suspension, 20" wheels
IPX6, safe for light rain
Weaknesses
0.27 mph/lb vs 0.39 mph/lb avg
8.3 Wh/lb vs 11.6 Wh/lb avg
624Wh vs 859Wh avg
55 mi vs 73 mi avg
Compared with 132 similarly priced models ($1,349–$2,249), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 132 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,349–$2,249), 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 Plus is a cargo electric bike listed at $1,799. 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 75 lbs.
Next to the 132 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,349–$2,249), its strongest numbers are included features (10 features vs 8 features avg). The tradeoffs are speed for its weight (0.27 mph/lb vs 0.39 mph/lb avg) and energy density (battery size for the weight) (8.3 Wh/lb vs 11.6 Wh/lb 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 Plus
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
- 7
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Shifter
- Shimano, 7 speed, Thumb
- Cassette
- 7 speed 11 34T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Hydraulic Coil
- Front Travel
- 65 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 75 lbs34 kg
- Max Load
- 350 lbs158.8 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 120 lbs54.4 kg
- Fenders
- 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
- 30.5"77.5 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 41"104.1 cm
- Standover Height
- 16.5"41.9 cm
- Overall Length
- 71.5"181.6 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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