dual-sport / default rider 183 cm
Honda XL250R vs Yamaha XT600E ergonomics
Honda XL250R and Yamaha XT600E 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
Yamaha XT600E
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 Yamaha XT600E lists 855 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 | Yamaha XT600E |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 855 mm | 855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,380 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wet weight | - | - |
| Displacement | 249 cc | 595 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Honda XL250R
- Sport (67.4 deg)
- Yamaha XT600E
- Sport (67.5 deg)
Hip angle
- Honda XL250R
- Neutral (109.1 deg)
- Yamaha XT600E
- Neutral (107.9 deg)
Elbow angle
- Honda XL250R
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha XT600E
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Honda XL250R
- Neutral (5.5 deg)
- Yamaha XT600E
- Neutral (6.4 deg)