Bonnell 805 RX vs Heybike Villain size

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Silhouettes traced from manufacturer photos, scaled to spec wheelbase

Bonnell 805 RX vs Heybike Villain: which is bigger?

The Bonnell 805 RX is the bigger bike. Its wheelbase is 10.5 in (266 mm) longer (53 in (1,346 mm) vs 42.5 in (1,080 mm)), its seat sits 5.7 in (146 mm) higher, and it weighs 93 lb (42 kg) more.

With a 29.5 in (749 mm) seat, riders around 5'0" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 5'5" and up can flat-foot it. On the Bonnell 805 RX, with a 35.2 in (895 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 Bonnell 805 RX bigger than the Heybike Villain?

Yes. The Bonnell 805 RX has the longer wheelbase, 53 in (1,346 mm) vs 42.5 in (1,080 mm).

Which has the lower seat height, the Bonnell 805 RX or the Heybike Villain?

The Heybike Villain, at 29.5 in (749 mm) vs 35.2 in (895 mm) for the Bonnell 805 RX, a 5.7 in (146 mm) difference.

How tall do you need to be for the Bonnell 805 RX vs the Heybike Villain?

Roughly: the Bonnell 805 RX suits riders from about 6'1" (balls of feet down) and the Heybike Villain from about 5'0". Shorter riders manage both with lowering links or a slimmer seat. Enter your height above to see yourself next to both.

Which is lighter, the Bonnell 805 RX or the Heybike Villain?

The Heybike Villain: 126 lb (57 kg) vs 218 lb (99 kg) for the Bonnell 805 RX. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.

Which is faster?

The Bonnell 805 RX has the higher claimed top speed: 81 mph vs 45 mph.

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