cafe-racer / default rider 183 cm
Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE vs Yamaha XJR1300 Racer ergonomics
Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE and Yamaha XJR1300 Racer 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
Yamaha XJR1300 Racer
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 | Yamaha XJR1300 Racer |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 825 mm | 829 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,425 mm | 1,500 mm |
| Wet weight | 199 kg | 240 kg |
| Displacement | 992 cc | 1,251 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE
- Sport (58.0 deg)
- Yamaha XJR1300 Racer
- Sport (58.2 deg)
Hip angle
- Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE
- Neutral (94.6 deg)
- Yamaha XJR1300 Racer
- Neutral (92.9 deg)
Elbow angle
- Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha XJR1300 Racer
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE
- Neutral (11.7 deg)
- Yamaha XJR1300 Racer
- Neutral (12.8 deg)