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Honda XL650V Transalp vs Yamaha Super Tenere ES ergonomics

Honda XL650V Transalp and Yamaha Super Tenere ES 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 XL650V Transalp

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha Super Tenere ES

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 XL650V Transalp and Yamaha Super Tenere ES
SpecHonda XL650V TransalpYamaha Super Tenere ES
Seat height843 mm845 mm
Wheelbase1,501 mm1,540 mm
Wet weight-265 kg
Displacement647 cc1,199 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Honda XL650V Transalp
Sport (65.5 deg)
Yamaha Super Tenere ES
Sport (65.6 deg)

Hip angle

Honda XL650V Transalp
Neutral (100.8 deg)
Yamaha Super Tenere ES
Neutral (100.0 deg)

Elbow angle

Honda XL650V Transalp
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha Super Tenere ES
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Honda XL650V Transalp
Neutral (9.9 deg)
Yamaha Super Tenere ES
Neutral (10.5 deg)