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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

Honda XL600R vs Yamaha XT125R ergonomics

Honda XL600R has the higher modeled posture score (95 vs 92) for the 183 cm default rider compared with Yamaha XT125R. Treat this as a planning estimate, not a comfort or purchase verdict; compare the source confidence and confirm both bikes in person.

Modeled fit comparison

Honda XL600R

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XT125R

Modeled scoreProvisional
92Comfortable

All contacts reached

Honda XL600R scores higher for the 183 cm default rider in this model. 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 XL600R lists a 860 mm seat; the Yamaha XT125R lists 860 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

Geometry comparison for Honda XL600R and Yamaha XT125R
SpecHonda XL600RYamaha XT125R
Seat height860 mm860 mm
Wheelbase1,420 mm1,335 mm
Wet weight145 kg-
Displacement589 cc124 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Honda XL600R
Sport (67.5 deg)
Yamaha XT125R
Sport (67.3 deg)

Hip angle

Honda XL600R
Neutral (108.3 deg)
Yamaha XT125R
Neutral (110.2 deg)

Elbow angle

Honda XL600R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XT125R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Honda XL600R
Neutral (6.0 deg)
Yamaha XT125R
Upright (4.7 deg)