Brand comparison
Aventon vs Super73
Aventon scores 6.6 across 12 products; Super73 scores 4.5 across 11. They overlap in electric bikes. That is 100% of what Aventon sells and 100% of what Super73 sells. Aventon leads on features, Super73 on battery.
All 12 Aventon products
Aventon
12 of 12 products scored · $1,199 – $5,999
Buy Now- Features — 8.0 against 4.0
All 11 Super73 products
Super73
11 of 11 products scored · $1,995 – $3,295
Buy Now- Battery — 6.0 against 5.0
Across everything we scored, Aventon sits 2.15 ahead — led by features.
Brand verdict
ahead · +2.15 (6.6 vs 4.5)
Pick Aventon when
Features matters most8.0vs4.0
Pick Super73 when
Battery matters most6.0vs5.0
Scored 20 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Usability Aventon and Super73, median scores 0 to 10
Median scores on a 0–10 scale.
FeaturesAventon: 8 (higher)Super73: 4
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- removable battery, lights, colour display, GPS, throttle, rack and fenders, IPX5
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- removable battery, lights, throttle
VerificationAventon: 6 (higher)Super73: 2
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- UL 2849 certificate UL-US-2557601-3 names Level 4 REC (UL file QGNS.E541149)
- Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek TÜV SÜD SGS CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2022A (QGNS), LEVEL, Level, Level 4 REC, Pace 5 REC, RIDE AVENTON INC
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- 'UL compliant' claim only; no UL, TÜV, Intertek or SGS record for Super73 or the MZFT SE
- Searched: Certipedia Intertek SGS UL TÜV SÜD CSA CPSC Health Canada
Ride HardwareAventon: 7.5 (higher)Super73: 4
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors, 80 mm coil fork, switchable torque sensor
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- four-piston hydraulic discs, adjustable fork (travel not published)
- Size: 16 in tires 4.5 in wide
Warranty & SupportAventon: 5 (higher)Super73: 3
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- two years on battery and motor, not prorated
- Battery: two years or 300 charge cycles, whichever comes first
- Frame: two years, lifetime if registered within 90 days, not scored
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- one year on motor and electronics, two years on battery
BatteryAventon: 5Super73: 6 (higher)
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- 733 Wh (36 V, 20 Ah) on the commuter ladder
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- 780 Wh (52 V, 15 Ah) on the moped-style ladder
- Option: dual setup needs two 520 Wh batteries at $495.00 each
WeightAventon: 5.5 (higher)Super73: 5
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- 68.5 lb, maker figure
- Measured: 70.3 lb by OutdoorGearLab
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- 85 lb with the battery
- Payload: 250 lb maximum rider weight
Same score
MotorAventon: 5Super73: 5
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- 80 Nm rear hub, 750 W nominal
- Peak: 1,188 W, 1,440 W in Boost claimed, not scored
Super73 top-scored: MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike
- 750 W rear hub, torque not published (band)
- Trim: MZFT Core has 500 W and 520 Wh at $1,995.00
Social score about Aventon and Super73
Independent sources pooled per brand. N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
GoogleAventon: 8 (higher)Super73: 5
Aventon
Read the full summary
- OutdoorGearLab (bought units) tested nine current Aventon e-bikes with scores from 73 to 91 out of 100 and four Editors’ Choice awards (Jan 2025 to Jul 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 1 of 12 scored products carry this reading.
Super73
Read the full summary
- Popular Science (unit sent by Super73, stated) found the MZFT approachable and simple but harsh over bumps (Aug 2026)|ebikeescape (unit source not stated) found the B1G Core slow on a 9.6% hill on throttle but stopping in 18 to 22 ft from 20 mph (Jul 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 7 of 11 scored products carry this reading.
RedditAventon: 5.5 (higher)Super73: 4
Aventon
Read the full summary
- R/Aventon and r/ebikes owners praise the value, features and security tech of current models (2025-2026)|r/Aventon threads report slow support on warranty claims and delivery defects (Aug 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 6 of 12 scored products carry this reading.
Super73
Read the full summary
- R/Super73 (its moderators state they are not affiliated with the brand): owners in a build-quality thread describe motor faults and slow support replies, while one ZX owner reports no breakdowns since 2023 (Sep 2024)|Owners replying to a leadership update ask for parts for older bikes and service centers outside California (Aug 2024)
Brand rollup across scored products. 2 of 11 scored products carry this reading.
Not enough data for either brand
- YouTubeAventon: not scoredSuper73: not scored
- AmazonAventon: not scoredSuper73: not scored
- Owner reviewsAventon: not scoredSuper73: not scored
The scores above are our reading of the evidence below. This is the evidence.
Safety listings are recorded per product from the certifier's own directory, by model, not from the maker's wording. Most of the listings in this category can be checked in TÜV Rheinland's Certipedia.
Warranty terms
Aventon
12 of 12
Super73
11 of 11
Best Aventon vs best Super73, category by category
The three best-scoring products each brand sells in every category they both compete in, ranked by overall score.
Electric Bikes
See all Electric Bikes products
2nd of 133 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Comfortablesporty ride
- Strong hill-climbing power
- Rack, fenderslights and throttle come fitted
- GPS tracking and an app lock deter theft
Drawbacks
- Heavy for a commuter
- Charge port sits in an awkward spot
- Regen braking cut out when the motor ran hot
106th of 133 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Fits shorter riders
- Strong four-piston brakes
- Suspension fork softens bumps
- Seat storage locks with a key
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift
- Only two small batteries fit at once
- Short warranty on the motor
- No app connection
5th of 133 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Short wheelbase handles like a regular bike
- Fully equipped with rackfenders and guards
- GPS tracking and an app lock deter theft
- Comfortable over rough pavement
Drawbacks
- Too heavy for most car racks
- Room for only one passenger
- Tested range trails its longer sibling
109th of 133 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Quick acceleration
- Strong four-piston brakes
- Suspension fork softens bumps
- Battery lifts out to charge indoors
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift
- Seat lock can be hard to latch
- No app connection
- Short warranty on the motor
6th of 133 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Full trail-grade suspension front and rear
- Powerfulnatural climbing assist
- Long tested trail range
- GPS tracking and alarm on a trail bike
Drawbacks
- Heavier than the carbon version
- No lights fitted
- Stock tire casing may wear quickly
109th of 133 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Light for a moped-style bike
- Fits shorter riders
- Suspension fork softens bumps
- Battery locks and lifts out to charge
Drawbacks
- Small battery
- Owners report rattles and power cut-outs
- Short warranty on the motor
- An earlier model year was recalled
Aventon vs Super73: the numbers
Aventon vs Super73: common questions
Is Aventon or Super73 better?
Aventon 6.6 from 12 scored products; Super73 4.5 from 11.
What is the biggest difference between Aventon and Super73?
Features: Aventon medians 8.0, Super73 medians 4.0 (Aventon by 4.0).
Which is better for verification, Aventon or Super73?
Aventon on verification — Aventon 6.0, Super73 2.0.
Which is better for ride hardware, Aventon or Super73?
Aventon on ride hardware — Aventon 7.5, Super73 4.0.
Which Aventon and Super73 electric bikes should I buy?
Aventon: Aventon Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike. Super73: Super73 MZFT SE Compact Moped-Style Electric Bike.
How does Stuff VS Things score Aventon and Super73?
Our own product medians: 12 Aventon and 11 Super73. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
Other comparisons
Scores calculated 20 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score