cafe-racer / default rider 183 cm
Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE vs Suzuki Katana ergonomics
Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE and Suzuki Katana have modeled posture scores within three points for the 183 cm default rider. Treat this as a planning estimate; posture preference, data confidence, and a real test sit still matter.
Modeled fit comparison
Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE
All contacts reached
Suzuki Katana
All contacts reached
The modeled scores are within three points, so the result does not distinguish a higher-scoring bike. 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 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE lists a 825 mm seat; the Suzuki Katana lists 825 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
| Spec | Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE | Suzuki Katana |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 825 mm | 825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,425 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wet weight | 199 kg | 215 kg |
| Displacement | 992 cc | 999 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE
- Sport (58.0 deg)
- Suzuki Katana
- Sport (58.1 deg)
Hip angle
- Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE
- Neutral (94.6 deg)
- Suzuki Katana
- Neutral (93.7 deg)
Elbow angle
- Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Suzuki Katana
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE
- Neutral (11.7 deg)
- Suzuki Katana
- Neutral (12.2 deg)