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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

Honda XL125V Varadero vs Kawasaki KE175 ergonomics

Honda XL125V Varadero and Kawasaki KE175 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 XL125V Varadero

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Kawasaki KE175

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 XL125V Varadero and Kawasaki KE175
SpecHonda XL125V VaraderoKawasaki KE175
Seat height800 mm804 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,370 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement124 cc174 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Honda XL125V Varadero
Sport (67.5 deg)
Kawasaki KE175
Sport (67.4 deg)

Hip angle

Honda XL125V Varadero
Neutral (107.7 deg)
Kawasaki KE175
Neutral (109.3 deg)

Elbow angle

Honda XL125V Varadero
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Kawasaki KE175
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Honda XL125V Varadero
Neutral (6.5 deg)
Kawasaki KE175
Neutral (5.3 deg)