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sport / default rider 183 cm

Honda CBR250R vs Yamaha RD500LC ergonomics

Honda CBR250R and Yamaha RD500LC 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

Honda CBR250R

Modeled scoreProvisional
90Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha RD500LC

Modeled scoreProvisional
90Comfortable

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 Honda CBR250R lists a 780 mm seat; the Yamaha RD500LC lists 780 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

Geometry comparison for Honda CBR250R and Yamaha RD500LC
SpecHonda CBR250RYamaha RD500LC
Seat height780 mm780 mm
Wheelbase1,369 mm1,375 mm
Wet weight161 kg-
Displacement249 cc499 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Honda CBR250R
Sport (60.7 deg)
Yamaha RD500LC
Sport (60.7 deg)

Hip angle

Honda CBR250R
Neutral (99.5 deg)
Yamaha RD500LC
Neutral (99.5 deg)

Elbow angle

Honda CBR250R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha RD500LC
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Honda CBR250R
Forward (25.3 deg)
Yamaha RD500LC
Forward (25.3 deg)