Riese & Müller Transporter2 65 vario vs Winora F.U.B. 2W
Riese & Müller Transporter2 65 vario and Winora F.U.B. 2W are both Front loader (bakfiets) models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | Transporter2 65 vario | F.U.B. 2W |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Front loader (bakfiets) | Front loader (bakfiets) |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen4 | Bosch Cargo Line Cruise Gen4 |
| Price | €4,800 | €4,200 (Better value) |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Battery | 545 Wh (Better value) | 500 Wh |
| Estimated range | 41 km (Better value) | 35 km |
| Payload | 100 kg (Better value) | 80 kg |
| Max. total weight | 220 kg (Better value) | 200 kg |
| Bike weight | 46 kg (Better value) | 63.8 kg |
| Length | 2,440 mm | — |
| Max. children | 2 | 2 |
| Drive | Belt drive (Better value) | Chain |
| Shifting | Hub gears | Hub gears |
| Brakes | Tektro Auriga Comp HD-500, hydraulische Scheibenbremse | Magura CT, Aluminium |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Riese & Müller Transporter2 65 vario if…
- you need more range from a bigger battery (545 Wh vs 500 Wh)
- you ride long distances (41 km vs 35 km estimated range)
- you haul heavy cargo (100 kg vs 80 kg payload)
- you need a higher total weight limit (220 kg vs 200 kg)
- you often lift or push the bike (46 kg vs 63.8 kg)
- you want a clean, low-maintenance belt drive
Choose the Winora F.U.B. 2W if…
- your budget matters — it costs €600 less (€4,200 vs €4,800)