Bonnell 805 RX vs Y-Volt Surge V: which is bigger?
The Y-Volt Surge V is the bigger bike. Its wheelbase is 1.3 in (34 mm) longer (54.3 in (1,380 mm) vs 53 in (1,346 mm)), its seat sits 0.2 in (5 mm) higher, and it weighs 13 lb (6 kg) less.
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. 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 Bonnell 805 RX bigger than the Y-Volt Surge V?
No. The Y-Volt Surge V has the longer wheelbase, 54.3 in (1,380 mm) vs 53 in (1,346 mm).
Which has the lower seat height, the Bonnell 805 RX or the Y-Volt Surge V?
The Bonnell 805 RX, at 35.2 in (895 mm) vs 35.4 in (900 mm) for the Y-Volt Surge V, a 0.2 in (5 mm) difference.
How tall do you need to be for the Bonnell 805 RX vs the Y-Volt Surge V?
Roughly: the Bonnell 805 RX suits riders from about 6'1" (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 lighter, the Bonnell 805 RX or the Y-Volt Surge V?
The Y-Volt Surge V: 205 lb (93 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 68 mph.