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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki KLR650 vs Yamaha WR125R ergonomics

Kawasaki KLR650 and Yamaha WR125R 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 KLR650

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha WR125R

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

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 KLR650 lists a 870 mm seat; the Yamaha WR125R lists 874 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 Kawasaki KLR650 and Yamaha WR125R
SpecKawasaki KLR650Yamaha WR125R
Seat height870 mm874 mm
Wheelbase1,555 mm1,430 mm
Wet weight208 kg138 kg
Displacement652 cc125 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki KLR650
Sport (67.6 deg)
Yamaha WR125R
Sport (67.5 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki KLR650
Neutral (105.7 deg)
Yamaha WR125R
Neutral (108.0 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki KLR650
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha WR125R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki KLR650
Neutral (8.0 deg)
Yamaha WR125R
Neutral (6.2 deg)