dual-sport / default rider 183 cm
Honda XL600R vs Yamaha XT550 ergonomics
Honda XL600R and Yamaha XT550 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 XL600R
All contacts reached
Yamaha XT550
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 XL600R lists a 860 mm seat; the Yamaha XT550 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
| Spec | Honda XL600R | Yamaha XT550 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 860 mm | 860 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wet weight | 145 kg | 145 kg |
| Displacement | 589 cc | 558 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Honda XL600R
- Sport (67.5 deg)
- Yamaha XT550
- Sport (67.4 deg)
Hip angle
- Honda XL600R
- Neutral (108.3 deg)
- Yamaha XT550
- Neutral (108.7 deg)
Elbow angle
- Honda XL600R
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha XT550
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Honda XL600R
- Neutral (6.0 deg)
- Yamaha XT550
- Neutral (5.8 deg)