Aventon Level.3 vs NCM Milano Plus
Specs, prices and rules checked
The short answer
Both are legal in 8 of 8 states; the Milano Plus is $700 cheaper
Both are legal in all eight with no end date. The Milano Plus is $700 cheaper with the bigger battery; the Level.3 carries far more, has a high frame, and can't yet be bought from BikesOnline in NSW.
Pick the Level.3 instead if you're a heavier rider, want a torque sensor, fit the 160–178 cm frame and don't live in NSW.
The filled button is the bike legal in more states with no end date, or the cheaper when that’s equal.
State by state
The reasons for each verdict are on each bike’s page.
The numbers
Aventon Level.3 and NCM Milano Plus side by side
| Bike | Price | Rated power | Torque | Battery | Rider and load | Legal today in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aventon Level.3 | $2,899 | 250 W | 52 Nm | 733 Wh | 136 kg | 8 of 8 |
| NCM Milano Plus | $2,199 | 250 W | 55 Nm | 768 Wh | 98 kg | 8 of 8 |
Where they differ
What each carries
This is the biggest practical gap. BikesOnline gives the Level.3 a 136 kg payload. Leon's manual puts the Milano Plus at 125 kg including the bike, which leaves about 98 kg for rider and luggage. A rider over about 85 kg should start with the Aventon.
The Milano Plus manual gives 'Max Loading (including bike) 125kg'. (NCM owner's manual, checked )
Battery and how the motor feels
The Milano Plus has 768 Wh and claims up to 150 km; the Level.3 has 733 Wh and claims up to 113 km. The Level.3's motor is 52 Nm with a torque sensor, which adds power in proportion to how hard you push; the Milano Plus is 55 Nm.
The Level.3 spec tab lists a 36 V 250 W rear hub, 682 W peak, 52 Nm, with a torque sensor and 25 km/h assisted speed. (BikesOnline, checked )
Frame and buying
The Milano Plus is a low step-through; the Level.3 a conventional high frame in one size for riders 160–178 cm. BikesOnline won't ship the Level.3 to NSW until Fair Trading registers it; Leon has NSW stores.
Leon's Milano Plus page lists a Das-Kit X15 motor, 48 V 250 W, 500 W peak, maximum speed 25 km/h. (Leon Cycle, checked )
Choose the Level.3 if…
you're a heavier rider, want a torque sensor, fit the 160–178 cm frame and don't live in NSW.
Choose the Milano Plus if…
you want the bigger battery and an easy step-through for less, and you and your bag weigh under about 95 kg.
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