Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 vs Velotric GoMadRadWagon 5 vs GoMad
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor.
Weight
Velotric is 9 lb lighter
Rad Power Bikes
86 lb
Velotric
77 lb
Total load
Velotric carries 125 lb more
Rad Power Bikes
375 lb
Velotric
500 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Rider limit
Only Rad Power Bikes publishes one
Rad Power Bikes
265 lb
Velotric
Not published
We can't confirm Velotric's rider limit.
Battery
Velotric has 11% more
Rad Power Bikes
720 Wh
Velotric
801.6 Wh
Top speed
Rad Power Bikes is 8 mph faster
Rad Power Bikes
28 mph
Velotric
20 mph
Rad Power Bikes is outside Class 1–2.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryVelotric GoMad9 lb lighter overall.
- Heavier ridersRad Power Bikes RadWagon 5The only one with a published rider limit (265 lb). Velotric allows more total load but doesn't say how much of it can be the rider.
- Longest ridesVelotric GoMadLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even19.7″ vs 19.8″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecRad Power Bikes RadWagon 5Velotric GoMad
Fit
Step-over height
19.8″
19.7″Better
Rider height
4′11″–6′3″
5′0″–6′3″
Seat height
From ground: 30.5" - 41.8" (77.5 - 106.1 cm); From pedal bottom stroke: 25" - 37" (64…
min 720mm, max 930mm
Rider limit
265 lbBetter
Not published by brand
Total load
375 lb
500 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Peak power
Not published by brand
1,300W
Torque
90 NmBetter
85 Nm
Battery
Capacity
720 Wh
801.6 WhBetter
Voltage and amp-hours
—
48V · 16.7Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
Estimated 20-60 miles per charge
75 Miles (pedal assist); 50 Miles (throttle)Better
Top speed
28 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 2
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
86 lb
77 lb without battery
Wheels
20"
20"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro Hydraulic Disc HD-E395; rotors 180 mm x 2.3mm
Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 203mm Front/180mm Rear
Gears
1x7 speed (7-Speed Shimano, 7-speed freewheel 11-34T)
8-speed (SHIMANO 8-speed, freewheel 11-34T)
Comfort and safety
Suspension
RST Guide suspension fork, 45mm travel, tapered steerer tube, thru axle
RST Hydraulic Suspension fork 100mm Travel with Lock-out, 36mm Inner Tube
Certifications
UL Certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271
UL2849 & UL2271; ISO 4210; battery IPX7, bike IPX6
List price
Price
$2,399
$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.