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supermoto / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki KLX230SM ABS vs KTM 390 SMC R ergonomics

Kawasaki KLX230SM ABS and KTM 390 SMC R 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 KLX230SM ABS

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

KTM 390 SMC R

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 KLX230SM ABS and KTM 390 SMC R
SpecKawasaki KLX230SM ABSKTM 390 SMC R
Seat height841 mm835 mm
Wheelbase1,364 mm1,357 mm
Wet weight136 kg-
Displacement233 cc399 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki KLX230SM ABS
Sport (57.9 deg)
KTM 390 SMC R
Sport (57.8 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki KLX230SM ABS
Neutral (95.8 deg)
KTM 390 SMC R
Neutral (96.1 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki KLX230SM ABS
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
KTM 390 SMC R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki KLX230SM ABS
Neutral (10.8 deg)
KTM 390 SMC R
Neutral (10.6 deg)