Rawrr Mantis vs Caofen F80 size

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Silhouettes traced from manufacturer photos, scaled to spec wheelbase

Rawrr Mantis vs Caofen F80: which is bigger?

The Rawrr Mantis and Caofen F80 are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0.4 in (10 mm) of each other (50.8 in (1,290 mm) vs 51.2 in (1,300 mm)). Where they differ, the Caofen F80 is the one where its seat sits 0.9 in (24 mm) lower and it weighs 7 lb (3 kg) more.

With a 34 in (864 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 Caofen F80, 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.

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 Rawrr Mantis bigger than the Caofen F80?

They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 50.8 in (1,290 mm) vs 51.2 in (1,300 mm).

Which has the lower seat height, the Rawrr Mantis or the Caofen F80?

The Caofen F80, at 33.1 in (840 mm) vs 34 in (864 mm) for the Rawrr Mantis, a 0.9 in (24 mm) difference.

How tall do you need to be for the Rawrr Mantis vs the Caofen F80?

Roughly: the Rawrr Mantis suits riders from about 5'10" (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 Rawrr Mantis or the Caofen F80?

The Rawrr Mantis: 165 lb (75 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 Caofen F80 has the higher claimed top speed: 53 mph vs 50 mph.

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