Level 3

Name: Aventon Level 3
Brand: Aventon
Price: 1699 USD
Availability: InStock

8.5

$1,699

MSRP

The Level 3 is the step-through commuter that quietly took over Aventon's middle ground: a 733Wh battery, a torque sensor and a real suspension fork for well under two grand.

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Full specifications

MSRP: $1,699
Category: Commuter
Class: Class 3
Top Speed: 28 mph
Motor: Aventon rear geared hub (Hub)
Motor Power: 500W nominal / 864W peak
Torque: 60 Nm
Battery: 733Wh, Li-Ion, UL 2271 certified
Range: up to 70 miles
Weight: 67 lbs
Frame: 6061 Aluminum, gravity-cast front triangle
Brakes: Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic disc
Drivetrain: Shimano Altus RD-M310 8-speed
Suspension: Aventon fork, 80mm, lockout
Tires: Kenda Kwick Seven-5, 27.5×2.2"
Max Payload: 300 lbs
Warranty: 2 yr

Specs last verified against the maker on August 12, 2026.

What we love

733Wh battery and a 70-mile claim at $1,699
Torque sensor and a genuine 80mm lockout fork
UL 2271 and UL 2849 certified

What we'd change

Step-through frame only
8-speed Altus is the obvious cost saving

Our verdict

By Sean Lupton · August 12, 2026 · Scored 8.5/10 against how we score

Research-based verdict. This score is an editorial assessment built from spec analysis, verified owner reports, and independent third-party testing — not our own test ride (yet).

The Level 3 is for the commuter who wants the Level line's range and torque sensor without the Level 4's price, and who is happy on a step-through frame. It is the most bike Aventon sells for $1,699.

The 8.5 reflects strong marks on value and on our safety criterion — a 733Wh battery, a torque sensor, hydraulic brakes and both UL 2271 and UL 2849 certification is a lot of substance at this price, and the 80mm lockout fork is a real fork rather than a token one. It loses ground on componentry: the Altus 8-speed is the cheapest part of the bike and it is the part working hardest behind a 60 Nm motor.

Buy it if your route is flat-to-rolling and you want range. If you climb properly steep hills daily, the extra spend on the Level 4 ADV's mid-drive is the better long-term call.