Rad Power Bikes RadRunner vs Rad Power Bikes RadRunner MaxRadRunner vs RadRunner Max
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor.
Weight
Rad Power Bikes is 17 lb lighter
Rad Power Bikes
65 lb
Rad Power Bikes
82 lb
Total load
Rad Power Bikes carries 100 lb more
Rad Power Bikes
320 lb
Rad Power Bikes
420 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Rad Power Bikes has 8% more
Rad Power Bikes
624 Wh
Rad Power Bikes
672 Wh
Top speed
Rad Power Bikes is 8 mph faster
Rad Power Bikes
20 mph
Rad Power Bikes
28 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryRad Power Bikes RadRunner17 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesRad Power Bikes RadRunner MaxLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even16.5″ vs 17″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecRad Power Bikes RadRunnerRad Power Bikes RadRunner Max
Fit
Step-over height
16.5″Better
17″
Rider height
4′11″–6′2″
4′11″–6′2″
Seat height
From ground: 31.5" - 42.5" (80 - 108 cm); From pedal bottom stroke: 25.75" - 37" (65.4…
From ground: 31.5" - 43.3" (80 - 110 cm); From pedal bottom stroke: 28" - 37" (71.1 -…
Rider limit
275 lb
275 lb
Total load
320 lb
420 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Torque
60 Nm
90 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
624 Wh
672 WhBetter
Range and speed
Claimed range
Estimated 17-55+ miles per charge
60+ milesBetter
Top speed
20 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 2
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
65 lbBetter
82 lb
Wheels
20"
20"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Gemma Hydraulic GA-950E; rotors 180mm x 1.8mm, 6 bolt
Gemma Hydraulic GA-1000B; rotors 180mm x 1.8mm, 6 bolt
Gears
Single speed (16T)
8 speed (Shimano 8 speed trigger shifter, 8 speed 11-34T)
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Rigid Steel Fork, straight, bolt on (no suspension listed)
Exsho suspension fork, 80mm, tapered, thru
Certifications
UL Certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271
Tested by ACT for compliance with UL 2849 and UL 2271
List price
Price
$1,499Better
$2,299
"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.