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scrambler / default rider 183 cm

BMW R nineT Urban G/S vs Yamaha XSR700 XTribute ergonomics

BMW R nineT Urban G/S and Yamaha XSR700 XTribute 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 R nineT Urban G/S

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XSR700 XTribute

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 R nineT Urban G/S and Yamaha XSR700 XTribute
SpecBMW R nineT Urban G/SYamaha XSR700 XTribute
Seat height850 mm845 mm
Wheelbase1,527 mm1,405 mm
Wet weight221 kg188 kg
Displacement1,170 cc689 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

BMW R nineT Urban G/S
Sport (58.2 deg)
Yamaha XSR700 XTribute
Sport (58.0 deg)

Hip angle

BMW R nineT Urban G/S
Neutral (92.4 deg)
Yamaha XSR700 XTribute
Neutral (95.0 deg)

Elbow angle

BMW R nineT Urban G/S
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XSR700 XTribute
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

BMW R nineT Urban G/S
Neutral (13.2 deg)
Yamaha XSR700 XTribute
Neutral (11.4 deg)