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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

BMW G 650 GS Sertao vs Yamaha XT600E ergonomics

BMW G 650 GS Sertao and Yamaha XT600E 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 XT600E

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 XT600E
SpecBMW G 650 GS SertaoYamaha XT600E
Seat height861 mm860 mm
Wheelbase1,484 mm1,440 mm
Wet weight193 kg170 kg
Displacement652 cc595 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

BMW G 650 GS Sertao
Sport (67.5 deg)
Yamaha XT600E
Sport (67.5 deg)

Hip angle

BMW G 650 GS Sertao
Neutral (107.1 deg)
Yamaha XT600E
Neutral (107.9 deg)

Elbow angle

BMW G 650 GS Sertao
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XT600E
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

BMW G 650 GS Sertao
Neutral (7.0 deg)
Yamaha XT600E
Neutral (6.4 deg)