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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

BMW G 650 GS Sertao vs Yamaha XT550 ergonomics

BMW G 650 GS Sertao and Yamaha XT550 land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

BMW G 650 GS Sertao

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XT550

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for BMW G 650 GS Sertao and Yamaha XT550
SpecBMW G 650 GS SertaoYamaha XT550
Seat height861 mm860 mm
Wheelbase1,484 mm1,400 mm
Wet weight193 kg145 kg
Displacement652 cc558 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

BMW G 650 GS Sertao
Sport (67.5 deg)
Yamaha XT550
Sport (67.4 deg)

Hip angle

BMW G 650 GS Sertao
Neutral (107.1 deg)
Yamaha XT550
Neutral (108.7 deg)

Elbow angle

BMW G 650 GS Sertao
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XT550
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

BMW G 650 GS Sertao
Neutral (7.0 deg)
Yamaha XT550
Neutral (5.8 deg)