cafe-racer / default rider 183 cm
Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE vs Suzuki Katana ergonomics
Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE and Suzuki Katana land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.
Fit verdict
Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
Suzuki Katana
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
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)