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Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Hauling Cargo and GearStrengths
11 features vs 9 features avg
Front suspension, 20" wheels
IPX6, safe for light rain
750W vs 674W avg
Weaknesses
7.5 h vs 5 h avg
8.4 Wh/lb vs 11.4 Wh/lb avg
60 mi vs 76 mi avg
720Wh vs 864Wh avg
Compared with 66 similarly priced models ($1,799–$2,999), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 66 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,799–$2,999), 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 RadWagon 5 is a cargo electric bike listed at $2,399. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 720Wh battery, a claimed 60 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 86 lbs.
Next to the 66 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,799–$2,999), its strongest numbers are included features (11 features vs 9 features avg) and motor power (750W vs 674W avg). The tradeoffs are charge time (7.5 h vs 5 h avg) and energy density (battery size for the weight) (8.4 Wh/lb vs 11.4 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 RadWagon 5
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Geared Hub
- Nominal Power
- 750 W
- Torque
- 90 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque
- Assist Levels
- 5
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 720 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 15 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 60 mi96.6 km
- Charge Time
- 7.5 h
- Removable Battery
- Battery Position
- Other
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- Tektro
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 7
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano
- Shifter
- Shimano 7 Speed thumb shifter
- Cassette
- 7 Speed, 11 34T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Hydraulic Coil
- Front Travel
- 45 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 86 lbs39 kg
- Max Load
- 375 lbs170.1 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 120 lbs54.4 kg
- Fenders
- Kickstand
- IP Rating
- IPX6
- Lights
- Turn Signals
- Display
- Color LCD
- 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
- 20x3.3
- Tire Category
- All Terrain
- Tire Brand
- Kenda
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Sizes
- One Size
- Min Seat Height
- 30.5"77.5 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 41.8"106.2 cm
- Standover Height
- 21"53.3 cm
- Overall Length
- 76"193 cm
Rider Fit
Fits riders
4'11" – 6'3"150 – 191 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
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