Talaria Komodo vs Y-Volt Surge V: which is bigger?
The Talaria Komodo and Y-Volt Surge V are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0 in (0 mm) of each other (54.3 in (1,380 mm) vs 54.3 in (1,380 mm)). Where they differ, the Y-Volt Surge V is the one where its seat sits 0.4 in (10 mm) lower and it weighs 11 lb (5 kg) less.
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. On the Y-Volt Surge V, with a 35.4 in (900 mm) seat, riders around 6'1" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'6" 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 Y-Volt Surge V?
They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 54.3 in (1,380 mm) vs 54.3 in (1,380 mm).
Which has the lower seat height, the Talaria Komodo or the Y-Volt Surge V?
The Y-Volt Surge V, at 35.4 in (900 mm) vs 35.8 in (910 mm) for the Talaria Komodo, a 0.4 in (10 mm) difference.
How tall do you need to be for the Talaria Komodo vs the Y-Volt Surge V?
Roughly: the Talaria Komodo suits riders from about 6'2" (balls of feet down) and the Y-Volt Surge V from about 6'1". 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 Y-Volt Surge V?
The Y-Volt Surge V: 205 lb (93 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 Y-Volt Surge V has the higher claimed top speed: 68 mph vs 65 mph.