dual-sport / default rider 183 cm
Honda MTX125R vs Honda XL250S ergonomics
Honda MTX125R and Honda XL250S 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 MTX125R
All contacts reached
Honda XL250S
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 MTX125R lists a 845 mm seat; the Honda XL250S lists 848 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 MTX125R | Honda XL250S |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 845 mm | 848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,350 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wet weight | 105 kg | 132 kg |
| Displacement | 124 cc | 249 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Honda MTX125R
- Sport (67.4 deg)
- Honda XL250S
- Sport (67.4 deg)
Hip angle
- Honda MTX125R
- Neutral (109.7 deg)
- Honda XL250S
- Neutral (109.0 deg)
Elbow angle
- Honda MTX125R
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Honda XL250S
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Honda MTX125R
- Neutral (5.0 deg)
- Honda XL250S
- Neutral (5.6 deg)