dual-sport / default rider 183 cm
Honda CRF300LS vs Yamaha XT250 ergonomics
Honda CRF300LS and Yamaha XT250 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 CRF300LS
All contacts reached
Yamaha XT250
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 CRF300LS lists a 831 mm seat; the Yamaha XT250 lists 831 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
| Spec | Honda CRF300LS | Yamaha XT250 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 831 mm | 831 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wet weight | 141 kg | 132 kg |
| Displacement | 286 cc | 249 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Honda CRF300LS
- Sport (67.5 deg)
- Yamaha XT250
- Sport (67.4 deg)
Hip angle
- Honda CRF300LS
- Neutral (107.9 deg)
- Yamaha XT250
- Neutral (109.8 deg)
Elbow angle
- Honda CRF300LS
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha XT250
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Honda CRF300LS
- Neutral (6.4 deg)
- Yamaha XT250
- Neutral (5.1 deg)