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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki KLX650-C vs Yamaha DT125RE ergonomics

Kawasaki KLX650-C and Yamaha DT125RE 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 KLX650-C

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha DT125RE

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 KLX650-C and Yamaha DT125RE
SpecKawasaki KLX650-CYamaha DT125RE
Seat height885 mm884 mm
Wheelbase1,510 mm1,415 mm
Wet weight170 kg123 kg
Displacement651 cc124 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki KLX650-C
Sport (67.6 deg)
Yamaha DT125RE
Sport (67.4 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki KLX650-C
Neutral (106.5 deg)
Yamaha DT125RE
Neutral (108.5 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki KLX650-C
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha DT125RE
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki KLX650-C
Neutral (7.4 deg)
Yamaha DT125RE
Neutral (6.0 deg)