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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

BMW R 80 G/S vs Yamaha XT125R ergonomics

BMW R 80 G/S has the higher modeled posture score (95 vs 92) for the 183 cm default rider compared with Yamaha XT125R. Treat this as a planning estimate, not a comfort or purchase verdict; compare the source confidence and confirm both bikes in person.

Modeled fit comparison

BMW R 80 G/S

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XT125R

Modeled scoreProvisional
92Comfortable

All contacts reached

BMW R 80 G/S scores higher for the 183 cm default rider in this model. Treat the result as a planning estimate and compare each bike's geometry confidence before a real test sit.

Rider fit: reaching the ground

The BMW R 80 G/S lists a 860 mm seat; the Yamaha XT125R lists 860 mm, within a few millimetres of each other. Seat height is only a first-pass ground-reach input. It does not establish safety or actual foot contact. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change the result.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for BMW R 80 G/S and Yamaha XT125R
SpecBMW R 80 G/SYamaha XT125R
Seat height860 mm860 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,335 mm
Wet weight186 kg-
Displacement798 cc124 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

BMW R 80 G/S
Sport (67.5 deg)
Yamaha XT125R
Sport (67.3 deg)

Hip angle

BMW R 80 G/S
Neutral (107.5 deg)
Yamaha XT125R
Neutral (110.2 deg)

Elbow angle

BMW R 80 G/S
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XT125R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

BMW R 80 G/S
Neutral (6.7 deg)
Yamaha XT125R
Upright (4.7 deg)