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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki KLX400SR vs Suzuki DR-Z400S ergonomics

Kawasaki KLX400SR and Suzuki DR-Z400S 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 KLX400SR

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Suzuki DR-Z400S

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 KLX400SR and Suzuki DR-Z400S
SpecKawasaki KLX400SRSuzuki DR-Z400S
Seat height930 mm935 mm
Wheelbase1,485 mm1,485 mm
Wet weight-144 kg
Displacement398 cc398 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki KLX400SR
Sport (67.5 deg)
Suzuki DR-Z400S
Sport (67.5 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki KLX400SR
Neutral (107.1 deg)
Suzuki DR-Z400S
Neutral (107.1 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki KLX400SR
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Suzuki DR-Z400S
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki KLX400SR
Neutral (7.0 deg)
Suzuki DR-Z400S
Neutral (7.0 deg)