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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

Honda XL125V Varadero vs Kawasaki KLE250 Anhelo ergonomics

Honda XL125V Varadero and Kawasaki KLE250 Anhelo 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 KLE250 Anhelo

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 KLE250 Anhelo
SpecHonda XL125V VaraderoKawasaki KLE250 Anhelo
Seat height800 mm805 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,445 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement124 cc248 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Honda XL125V Varadero
Sport (67.5 deg)
Kawasaki KLE250 Anhelo
Sport (67.5 deg)

Hip angle

Honda XL125V Varadero
Neutral (107.7 deg)
Kawasaki KLE250 Anhelo
Neutral (107.9 deg)

Elbow angle

Honda XL125V Varadero
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Kawasaki KLE250 Anhelo
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Honda XL125V Varadero
Neutral (6.5 deg)
Kawasaki KLE250 Anhelo
Neutral (6.4 deg)