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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki KLR650 vs Yamaha XT660R ergonomics

Kawasaki KLR650 and Yamaha XT660R land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Kawasaki KLR650

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XT660R

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Kawasaki KLR650 and Yamaha XT660R
SpecKawasaki KLR650Yamaha XT660R
Seat height870 mm865 mm
Wheelbase1,555 mm1,505 mm
Wet weight208 kg-
Displacement652 cc660 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki KLR650
Sport (67.6 deg)
Yamaha XT660R
Sport (67.6 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki KLR650
Neutral (105.7 deg)
Yamaha XT660R
Neutral (106.7 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki KLR650
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XT660R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki KLR650
Neutral (8.0 deg)
Yamaha XT660R
Neutral (7.3 deg)