dual-sport / default rider 183 cm
Honda XL250R vs Kawasaki KLR250 ergonomics
Honda XL250R and Kawasaki KLR250 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 XL250R
All contacts reached
Kawasaki KLR250
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 XL250R lists a 855 mm seat; the Kawasaki KLR250 lists 856 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 XL250R | Kawasaki KLR250 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 855 mm | 856 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,380 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wet weight | - | 134 kg |
| Displacement | 249 cc | 249 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Honda XL250R
- Sport (67.4 deg)
- Kawasaki KLR250
- Sport (67.4 deg)
Hip angle
- Honda XL250R
- Neutral (109.1 deg)
- Kawasaki KLR250
- Neutral (108.5 deg)
Elbow angle
- Honda XL250R
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Kawasaki KLR250
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Honda XL250R
- Neutral (5.5 deg)
- Kawasaki KLR250
- Neutral (6.0 deg)