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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

Honda XL125R vs Yamaha XT500 ergonomics

Honda XL125R and Yamaha XT500 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 XL125R

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XT500

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

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 XL125R lists a 840 mm seat; the Yamaha XT500 lists 841 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 XL125R and Yamaha XT500
SpecHonda XL125RYamaha XT500
Seat height840 mm841 mm
Wheelbase1,355 mm1,415 mm
Wet weight-147 kg
Displacement124 cc499 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Honda XL125R
Sport (67.4 deg)
Yamaha XT500
Sport (67.4 deg)

Hip angle

Honda XL125R
Neutral (109.8 deg)
Yamaha XT500
Neutral (108.5 deg)

Elbow angle

Honda XL125R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XT500
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Honda XL125R
Neutral (5.1 deg)
Yamaha XT500
Neutral (6.0 deg)