Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max vs Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max wins on battery, max load, top assisted speed; Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus wins on price, weight, full charge. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the RadRunner Max goes about 35 miles and the RadRunner Plus about 35 miles per charge.
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RadRunner Max35mi everyday
Wins 3 of 10 comparisons · $2,299
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RadRunner Plus35mi everyday
Wins 3 of 10 comparisons · $1,799
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A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | RadRunner Max | RadRunner Plus | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 35 mi | 35 mi | Tie |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 25 mi | 24 mi | Tie |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 30 mi | 29 mi | Tie |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 17% | 17% | Tie |
| BatteryRated capacity | 672 Wh | 624 Wh | RadRunner Max |
| PriceBrand store, today | $2,299 | $1,799 | RadRunner Plus |
| WeightWith battery | 82 lb | 75 lb | RadRunner Plus |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 420 lb | 350 lb | RadRunner Max |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 6.2 h | 5.9 h | RadRunner Plus |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 20 mph | RadRunner Max |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 56 vs 60 mi | 36 vs 37 mi | 26 vs 25 mi | 27 vs 27 mi |
| 200 lb | 50 vs 54 mi | 34 vs 35 mi | 24 vs 24 mi | 24 vs 23 mi |
| 250 lb | 45 vs 49 mi | 31 vs 31 mi | 23 vs 23 mi | 21 vs 20 mi |
| 300 lb | 41 vs 45 mi | 29 vs 28 mi | 22 vs 22 mi | 19 vs 18 mi |
RadRunner Max first, then RadRunner Plus. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.
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