Aventon Level 4 REC Step-Over vs Velotric Tempo High-StepLevel 4 REC Step-Over vs Tempo High-Step
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Velotric is 30 lb lighter
Aventon
68.5 lb total
Velotric
39 lb
Total load
Velotric carries 30 lb more
Aventon
300 lb
Velotric
330 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Aventon has 96% more
Aventon
733 Wh
Velotric
374 Wh
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryVelotric Tempo High-Step30 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesAventon Level 4 REC Step-OverLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even27″ vs 27.8″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecAventon Level 4 REC Step-OverVelotric Tempo High-Step
Fit
Step-over height
27″Better
27.8″
Rider height
5′3″–5′10″
4′11″–5′8″
Seat height
Not published by brand
Regular: min 780mm, max 1010mm; Large: min 830mm, max 1060mm
Total load
300 lb
330 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
750W
350W
Peak power
1,188W
650W
Torque
80 NmBetter
45 Nm
Battery
Capacity
733 WhBetter
374 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
36V · 20Ah
36V · 10.14Ah
Battery weight
8.7 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 75 MilesBetter
60 Miles (pedal assist); 40 Miles (throttle)
Top speed
Not published by brand
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 2 or 3
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
59.8 lb + 8.7 lb battery
39 lb without battery
Wheels
27.5"
700c
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro HD-E3520 2-piston hydraulic disc w/ E-Cutoff, 180mm rotors; regenerative braking
SHIMANO Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 180mm Front/180mm Rear
Gears
Shimano Altus RD-M310, 8-speed; 12-32T cassette, 48T chainring
8-speed (SHIMANO 8-speed, freewheel 11-40T)
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Coil spring fork, 80 mm travel, preload adjustment and lockout; suspension seatpost…
None listed (rigid 6061 Aluminum Alloy fork)
Certifications
UL Safety Certified UL 2849
UL2849 & UL2271; ISO 4210; battery IPX7, bike IPX6
List price
Price
$1,999
$1,499Better
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.