Segway X160 vs 79Bike Falcon Lite: which is bigger?
The Segway X160 and 79Bike Falcon Lite are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0 in (0 mm) of each other (49.2 in (1,250 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm)). Where they differ, the 79Bike Falcon Lite is the one where its seat sits 2.8 in (70 mm) higher and it weighs 32 lb (15 kg) more.
With a 29.9 in (760 mm) seat, riders around 5'1" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 5'6" and up can flat-foot it. On the 79Bike Falcon Lite, with a 32.7 in (830 mm) seat, riders around 5'7" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'0" 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 Segway X160 bigger than the 79Bike Falcon Lite?
They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 49.2 in (1,250 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm).
Which has the lower seat height, the Segway X160 or the 79Bike Falcon Lite?
The Segway X160, at 29.9 in (760 mm) vs 32.7 in (830 mm) for the 79Bike Falcon Lite, a 2.8 in (70 mm) difference.
How tall do you need to be for the Segway X160 vs the 79Bike Falcon Lite?
Roughly: the Segway X160 suits riders from about 5'1" (balls of feet down) and the 79Bike Falcon Lite from about 5'7". 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 Segway X160 or the 79Bike Falcon Lite?
The Segway X160: 106 lb (48 kg) vs 138 lb (63 kg) for the 79Bike Falcon Lite. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.
Which is faster?
The 79Bike Falcon Lite has the higher claimed top speed: 52 mph vs 31 mph.