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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki KLX230 S vs Yamaha XT500 ergonomics

Kawasaki KLX230 S and Yamaha XT500 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 KLX230 S

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XT500

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 KLX230 S and Yamaha XT500
SpecKawasaki KLX230 SYamaha XT500
Seat height845 mm841 mm
Wheelbase1,365 mm1,415 mm
Wet weight132 kg147 kg
Displacement233 cc499 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki KLX230 S
Sport (67.4 deg)
Yamaha XT500
Sport (67.4 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki KLX230 S
Neutral (109.5 deg)
Yamaha XT500
Neutral (108.5 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki KLX230 S
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XT500
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki KLX230 S
Neutral (5.2 deg)
Yamaha XT500
Neutral (6.0 deg)