Surron Ultra Bee vs Rawrr Mantis size

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Silhouettes traced from manufacturer photos, scaled to spec wheelbase

Surron Ultra Bee vs Rawrr Mantis: which is bigger?

The Surron Ultra Bee is the bigger bike. Its wheelbase is 3.5 in (90 mm) longer (54.3 in (1,380 mm) vs 50.8 in (1,290 mm)), its seat sits 1.8 in (46 mm) higher, and it weighs 35 lb (16 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 Surron Ultra Bee, with a 35.8 in (910 mm) seat, riders around 6'2" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'7" 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 Surron Ultra Bee bigger than the Rawrr Mantis?

Yes. The Surron Ultra Bee has the longer wheelbase, 54.3 in (1,380 mm) vs 50.8 in (1,290 mm), and is 81.9 in (2,080 mm) long overall vs 76.2 in (1,935 mm) for the Rawrr Mantis.

Which has the lower seat height, the Surron Ultra Bee or the Rawrr Mantis?

The Rawrr Mantis, at 34 in (864 mm) vs 35.8 in (910 mm) for the Surron Ultra Bee, a 1.8 in (46 mm) difference.

How tall do you need to be for the Surron Ultra Bee vs the Rawrr Mantis?

Roughly: the Surron Ultra Bee suits riders from about 6'2" (balls of feet down) and the Rawrr Mantis from about 5'10". 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 Surron Ultra Bee or the Rawrr Mantis?

The Rawrr Mantis: 165 lb (75 kg) vs 201 lb (91 kg) for the Surron Ultra Bee. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.

Which is faster?

The Surron Ultra Bee has the higher claimed top speed: 59 mph vs 50 mph.

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