Talaria Sting MX3 vs Talaria Sting R MX4: which is bigger?
The Talaria Sting R MX4 is the bigger bike. Its wheelbase is 1 in (25 mm) longer (49.2 in (1,250 mm) vs 48.2 in (1,225 mm)), its seat sits 1.6 in (40 mm) lower, and it weighs 11 lb (5 kg) more.
With a 34.3 in (870 mm) seat, riders around 5'10" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'4" and up can flat-foot it. On the Talaria Sting R MX4, 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 Talaria Sting MX3 bigger than the Talaria Sting R MX4?
No. The Talaria Sting R MX4 has the longer wheelbase, 49.2 in (1,250 mm) vs 48.2 in (1,225 mm), and is 74.4 in (1,890 mm) long overall vs 72.8 in (1,850 mm) for the Talaria Sting MX3.
Which has the lower seat height, the Talaria Sting MX3 or the Talaria Sting R MX4?
The Talaria Sting R MX4, at 32.7 in (830 mm) vs 34.3 in (870 mm) for the Talaria Sting MX3, a 1.6 in (40 mm) difference.
How tall do you need to be for the Talaria Sting MX3 vs the Talaria Sting R MX4?
Roughly: the Talaria Sting MX3 suits riders from about 5'10" (balls of feet down) and the Talaria Sting R MX4 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 Sting MX3 or the Talaria Sting R MX4?
The Talaria Sting MX3: 139 lb (63 kg) vs 150 lb (68 kg) for the Talaria Sting R MX4. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.
Which is faster?
The Talaria Sting R MX4 has the higher claimed top speed: 53 mph vs 43 mph.