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sport-touring / default rider 183 cm

Ducati ST4S vs Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE ergonomics

Ducati ST4S and Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE 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 ST4S

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Ducati ST4S and Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE
SpecDucati ST4SKawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE
Seat height820 mm820 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,440 mm
Wet weight-234 kg
Displacement996 cc1,099 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Ducati ST4S
Sport (57.8 deg)
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE
Sport (57.8 deg)

Hip angle

Ducati ST4S
Neutral (90.9 deg)
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE
Neutral (90.8 deg)

Elbow angle

Ducati ST4S
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Ducati ST4S
Neutral (12.9 deg)
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE
Neutral (13.0 deg)