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Honda XL1000V Varadero vs Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200 ergonomics
Honda XL1000V Varadero and Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200 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 XL1000V Varadero
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Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200
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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 XL1000V Varadero lists a 845 mm seat; the Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200 lists 845 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 XL1000V Varadero | Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 845 mm | 845 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,560 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wet weight | 255 kg | 257 kg |
| Displacement | 996 cc | 1,199 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Honda XL1000V Varadero
- Sport (65.7 deg)
- Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200
- Sport (65.6 deg)
Hip angle
- Honda XL1000V Varadero
- Neutral (99.5 deg)
- Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200
- Neutral (100.0 deg)
Elbow angle
- Honda XL1000V Varadero
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Honda XL1000V Varadero
- Neutral (10.7 deg)
- Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200
- Neutral (10.5 deg)