dual-sport / default rider 183 cm
Honda SL230 vs Kawasaki KE125 ergonomics
Honda SL230 and Kawasaki KE125 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 SL230
All contacts reached
Kawasaki KE125
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 SL230 lists a 805 mm seat; the Kawasaki KE125 lists 800 mm — a 5 mm difference. 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.
On seat height alone, the Kawasaki KE125 has the easier modeled ground reach. Load your measurements into the simulator to compare the model, then verify both motorcycles in person.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | Honda SL230 | Kawasaki KE125 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 805 mm | 800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,341 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wet weight | 106 kg | 110 kg |
| Displacement | 223 cc | 124 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Honda SL230
- Sport (67.4 deg)
- Kawasaki KE125
- Sport (67.4 deg)
Hip angle
- Honda SL230
- Neutral (110.0 deg)
- Kawasaki KE125
- Neutral (109.9 deg)
Elbow angle
- Honda SL230
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Kawasaki KE125
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Honda SL230
- Upright (4.9 deg)
- Kawasaki KE125
- Upright (4.9 deg)