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cruiser / default rider 183 cm

Honda Shadow RS vs Kawasaki ZL900 ergonomics

Honda Shadow RS and Kawasaki ZL900 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 Shadow RS

Modeled scoreProvisional
92Comfortable

All contacts reached

Kawasaki ZL900

Modeled scoreProvisional
92Comfortable

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 Shadow RS lists a 747 mm seat; the Kawasaki ZL900 lists 744 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 Shadow RS and Kawasaki ZL900
SpecHonda Shadow RSKawasaki ZL900
Seat height747 mm744 mm
Wheelbase1,562 mm1,595 mm
Wet weight230 kg238 kg
Displacement745 cc908 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Honda Shadow RS
Open (113.1 deg)
Kawasaki ZL900
Open (115.9 deg)

Hip angle

Honda Shadow RS
Sport (78.9 deg)
Kawasaki ZL900
Sport (79.2 deg)

Elbow angle

Honda Shadow RS
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Kawasaki ZL900
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Honda Shadow RS
Neutral (8.9 deg)
Kawasaki ZL900
Neutral (9.4 deg)