cafe-racer / default rider 183 cm
Honda CB1000R Black Edition vs Yamaha XJR1300 Racer ergonomics
Honda CB1000R Black Edition 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
Honda CB1000R Black Edition
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 | Honda CB1000R Black Edition | Yamaha XJR1300 Racer |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 830 mm | 829 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,455 mm | 1,500 mm |
| Wet weight | 212 kg | 240 kg |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1,251 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Honda CB1000R Black Edition
- Sport (58.1 deg)
- Yamaha XJR1300 Racer
- Sport (58.2 deg)
Hip angle
- Honda CB1000R Black Edition
- Neutral (93.9 deg)
- Yamaha XJR1300 Racer
- Neutral (92.9 deg)
Elbow angle
- Honda CB1000R Black Edition
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha XJR1300 Racer
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Honda CB1000R Black Edition
- Neutral (12.1 deg)
- Yamaha XJR1300 Racer
- Neutral (12.8 deg)