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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

Honda XL350 vs Yamaha XT600E ergonomics

Honda XL350 and Yamaha XT600E 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 XL350

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XT600E

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 XL350 and Yamaha XT600E
SpecHonda XL350Yamaha XT600E
Seat height851 mm855 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,445 mm
Wet weight142 kg-
Displacement348 cc595 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Honda XL350
Sport (67.4 deg)
Yamaha XT600E
Sport (67.5 deg)

Hip angle

Honda XL350
Neutral (108.7 deg)
Yamaha XT600E
Neutral (107.9 deg)

Elbow angle

Honda XL350
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XT600E
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Honda XL350
Neutral (5.8 deg)
Yamaha XT600E
Neutral (6.4 deg)