RFN Ares Rally Pro vs Y-Volt Surge V: which is bigger?
The Y-Volt Surge V is the bigger bike. Its wheelbase is 2 in (50 mm) longer (54.3 in (1,380 mm) vs 52.4 in (1,330 mm)), its seat sits 1.6 in (40 mm) higher.
With a 33.9 in (860 mm) seat, riders around 5'10" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'3" and up can flat-foot it. On the Y-Volt Surge V, with a 35.4 in (900 mm) seat, riders around 6'1" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'6" and up can flat-foot it.
Silhouettes are traced from manufacturer side-profile photos and scaled so the wheel-to-wheel distance matches the published wheelbase, so small parts like mirrors and fenders may be off by a few percent.
Questions
Is the RFN Ares Rally Pro bigger than the Y-Volt Surge V?
No. The Y-Volt Surge V has the longer wheelbase, 54.3 in (1,380 mm) vs 52.4 in (1,330 mm).
Which has the lower seat height, the RFN Ares Rally Pro or the Y-Volt Surge V?
The RFN Ares Rally Pro, at 33.9 in (860 mm) vs 35.4 in (900 mm) for the Y-Volt Surge V, a 1.6 in (40 mm) difference.
How tall do you need to be for the RFN Ares Rally Pro vs the Y-Volt Surge V?
Roughly: the RFN Ares Rally Pro suits riders from about 5'10" (balls of feet down) and the Y-Volt Surge V from about 6'1". Shorter riders manage both with lowering links or a slimmer seat. Enter your height above to see yourself next to both.
Which is faster?
The Y-Volt Surge V has the higher claimed top speed: 68 mph vs 48 mph.