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Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max vs Velotric GoMadRadRunner Max vs GoMad

Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages

What actually differs

Same 750W motor.
Weight
Velotric is 5 lb lighter
Rad Power Bikes
82 lb
Velotric
77 lb
Total load
Velotric carries 80 lb more
Rad Power Bikes
420 lb
Velotric
500 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Rider limit
Only Rad Power Bikes publishes one
Rad Power Bikes
275 lb
Velotric
Not published
We can't confirm Velotric's rider limit.
Battery
Velotric has 19% more
Rad Power Bikes
672 Wh
Velotric
801.6 Wh
Top speed
Rad Power Bikes is 8 mph faster
Rad Power Bikes
28 mph
Velotric
20 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.

Which one for you

  • Easiest to lift or carry
    Velotric GoMad
    5 lb lighter overall.
  • Heavier riders
    Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max
    The only one with a published rider limit (275 lb). Velotric allows more total load but doesn't say how much of it can be the rider.
  • Longest rides
    Velotric GoMad
    Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
  • Easiest to get on
    Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max
    Lowest step-over: 17″ vs 19.7″.

Side by side

SpecRad Power Bikes RadRunner MaxVelotric GoMad
Fit
Step-over height
17″Better
19.7″
Rider height
4′11″–6′2″
5′0″–6′3″
Seat height
From ground: 31.5" - 43.3" (80 - 110 cm); From pedal bottom stroke: 28" - 37" (71.1 -…
min 720mm, max 930mm
Rider limit
275 lbBetter
Not published by brand
Total load
420 lb
500 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Peak power
Not published by brand
1,300W
Torque
90 NmBetter
85 Nm
Battery
Capacity
672 Wh
801.6 WhBetter
Voltage and amp-hours
—
48V · 16.7Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
60+ miles
75 Miles (pedal assist); 50 Miles (throttle)Better
Top speed
28 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
82 lb
77 lb without battery
Wheels
20"
20"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Gemma Hydraulic GA-1000B; rotors 180mm x 1.8mm, 6 bolt
Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 203mm Front/180mm Rear
Gears
8 speed (Shimano 8 speed trigger shifter, 8 speed 11-34T)
8-speed (SHIMANO 8-speed, freewheel 11-34T)
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Exsho suspension fork, 80mm, tapered, thru
RST Hydraulic Suspension fork 100mm Travel with Lock-out, 36mm Inner Tube
Certifications
Tested by ACT for compliance with UL 2849 and UL 2271
UL2849 & UL2271; ISO 4210; battery IPX7, bike IPX6
List price
Price
$2,299
$1,999Better

"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.