dual-sport / default rider 183 cm
Kawasaki KL250 A2 vs Suzuki TS185ER ergonomics
Kawasaki KL250 A2 and Suzuki TS185ER 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
Kawasaki KL250 A2
All contacts reached
Suzuki TS185ER
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 Kawasaki KL250 A2 lists a 840 mm seat; the Suzuki TS185ER lists 835 mm — a 5 mm difference. 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.
On seat height alone, the Suzuki TS185ER has the easier modeled ground reach. Load your measurements into the simulator to compare the model, then verify both motorcycles in person.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | Kawasaki KL250 A2 | Suzuki TS185ER |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 840 mm | 835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm | 1,375 mm |
| Wet weight | - | - |
| Displacement | 246 cc | 182 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Kawasaki KL250 A2
- Sport (67.4 deg)
- Suzuki TS185ER
- Sport (67.4 deg)
Hip angle
- Kawasaki KL250 A2
- Neutral (108.7 deg)
- Suzuki TS185ER
- Neutral (109.4 deg)
Elbow angle
- Kawasaki KL250 A2
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Suzuki TS185ER
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Kawasaki KL250 A2
- Neutral (5.8 deg)
- Suzuki TS185ER
- Neutral (5.4 deg)