Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max vs Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5

Name: Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5
Brand: Rad Power Bikes
Price: 2399 USD

Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max wins on max load, full charge; Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, battery. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the RadRunner Max goes about 35 miles and the RadWagon 5 about 40 miles per charge.

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RadRunner Max

35mi everyday

Wins 2 of 10 comparisons · $2,299

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RadWagon 5

40mi everyday

Wins 4 of 10 comparisons · $2,399

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Where they differ

A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.

Measure	RadRunner Max	RadWagon 5	Edge
Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills	35 mi	40 mi	RadWagon 5
Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills	25 mi	27 mi	RadWagon 5
Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario	30 mi	33 mi	RadWagon 5
Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only	17%	16%	Tie
BatteryRated capacity	672 Wh	720 Wh	RadWagon 5
PriceBrand store, today	$2,299	$2,399	Tie
WeightWith battery	82 lb	86 lb	Tie
Max loadRider + cargo	420 lb	375 lb	RadRunner Max
Full chargeStock charger, empty to full	6.2 h	6.6 h	RadRunner Max
Top assisted speedBrand spec	28 mph	28 mph	Tie

Range at every rider weight

Rider	Easy 12 mph	Everyday 16 mph	Fast 20 mph	Throttle, hills
150 lb	56 vs 67 mi	36 vs 42 mi	26 vs 29 mi	27 vs 30 mi
200 lb	50 vs 61 mi	34 vs 39 mi	24 vs 27 mi	24 vs 26 mi
250 lb	45 vs 55 mi	31 vs 35 mi	23 vs 26 mi	21 vs 23 mi
300 lb	41 vs 50 mi	29 vs 32 mi	22 vs 25 mi	19 vs 21 mi

RadRunner Max first, then RadWagon 5. 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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