Cake Kalk INK vs Caofen F80 size

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Silhouettes traced from manufacturer photos, scaled to spec wheelbase

Cake Kalk INK vs Caofen F80: which is bigger?

The Cake Kalk INK and Caofen F80 are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0.4 in (10 mm) of each other (51.6 in (1,310 mm) vs 51.2 in (1,300 mm)). Where they differ, the Cake Kalk INK is the one where its seat sits 3.4 in (86 mm) higher and it weighs 2 lb (1 kg) less.

With a 33.1 in (840 mm) seat, riders around 5'8" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'1" and up can flat-foot it. On the Cake Kalk INK, with a 36.5 in (926 mm) seat, riders around 6'3" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'9" 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 Cake Kalk INK bigger than the Caofen F80?

They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 51.6 in (1,310 mm) vs 51.2 in (1,300 mm).

Which has the lower seat height, the Cake Kalk INK or the Caofen F80?

The Caofen F80, at 33.1 in (840 mm) vs 36.5 in (926 mm) for the Cake Kalk INK, a 3.4 in (86 mm) difference.

How tall do you need to be for the Cake Kalk INK vs the Caofen F80?

Roughly: the Cake Kalk INK suits riders from about 6'3" (balls of feet down) and the Caofen F80 from about 5'8". 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 Cake Kalk INK or the Caofen F80?

The Cake Kalk INK: 170 lb (77 kg) vs 172 lb (78 kg) for the Caofen F80. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.

Which is faster?

The Cake Kalk INK has the higher claimed top speed: 56 mph vs 53 mph.

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