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Honda XL1000V Varadero vs Yamaha Super Tenere ES ergonomics

Honda XL1000V Varadero and Yamaha Super Tenere ES 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 XL1000V Varadero

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha Super Tenere ES

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 XL1000V Varadero and Yamaha Super Tenere ES
SpecHonda XL1000V VaraderoYamaha Super Tenere ES
Seat height845 mm845 mm
Wheelbase1,560 mm1,540 mm
Wet weight255 kg265 kg
Displacement996 cc1,199 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Honda XL1000V Varadero
Sport (65.7 deg)
Yamaha Super Tenere ES
Sport (65.6 deg)

Hip angle

Honda XL1000V Varadero
Neutral (99.5 deg)
Yamaha Super Tenere ES
Neutral (100.0 deg)

Elbow angle

Honda XL1000V Varadero
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha Super Tenere ES
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Honda XL1000V Varadero
Neutral (10.7 deg)
Yamaha Super Tenere ES
Neutral (10.5 deg)