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sport-touring / default rider 183 cm

Honda VFR800 vs Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F ergonomics

Honda VFR800 and Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Honda VFR800

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Honda VFR800 and Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F
SpecHonda VFR800Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F
Seat height789 mm785 mm
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,440 mm
Wet weight243 kg217 kg
Displacement782 cc600 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Honda VFR800
Sport (57.9 deg)
Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F
Sport (57.8 deg)

Hip angle

Honda VFR800
Neutral (90.2 deg)
Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F
Neutral (90.8 deg)

Elbow angle

Honda VFR800
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Honda VFR800
Neutral (13.2 deg)
Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F
Neutral (13.0 deg)