enduro / default rider 183 cm
Kawasaki KLX300R vs Yamaha IT175 ergonomics
Kawasaki KLX300R and Yamaha IT175 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 KLX300R
All contacts reached
Yamaha IT175
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 KLX300R lists a 899 mm seat; the Yamaha IT175 lists 909 mm — a 10 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 Kawasaki KLX300R 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 KLX300R | Yamaha IT175 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 899 mm | 909 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wet weight | 128 kg | 99 kg |
| Displacement | 292 cc | 171 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Kawasaki KLX300R
- Sport (58.0 deg)
- Yamaha IT175
- Sport (58.0 deg)
Hip angle
- Kawasaki KLX300R
- Neutral (94.3 deg)
- Yamaha IT175
- Neutral (94.4 deg)
Elbow angle
- Kawasaki KLX300R
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha IT175
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Kawasaki KLX300R
- Neutral (11.8 deg)
- Yamaha IT175
- Neutral (11.8 deg)