Talaria Komodo vs 79Bike Falcon Lite: which is bigger?
The Talaria Komodo is the bigger bike. Its wheelbase is 5.1 in (130 mm) longer (54.3 in (1,380 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm)), its seat sits 3.1 in (80 mm) higher, and it weighs 78 lb (35 kg) more.
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. On the Talaria Komodo, 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 Talaria Komodo bigger than the 79Bike Falcon Lite?
Yes. The Talaria Komodo has the longer wheelbase, 54.3 in (1,380 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm).
Which has the lower seat height, the Talaria Komodo or the 79Bike Falcon Lite?
The 79Bike Falcon Lite, at 32.7 in (830 mm) vs 35.8 in (910 mm) for the Talaria Komodo, a 3.1 in (80 mm) difference.
How tall do you need to be for the Talaria Komodo vs the 79Bike Falcon Lite?
Roughly: the Talaria Komodo suits riders from about 6'2" (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 Talaria Komodo or the 79Bike Falcon Lite?
The 79Bike Falcon Lite: 138 lb (63 kg) vs 216 lb (98 kg) for the Talaria Komodo. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.
Which is faster?
The Talaria Komodo has the higher claimed top speed: 65 mph vs 52 mph.