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motocross / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki KX100 vs Yamaha YZ85LW ergonomics

Kawasaki KX100 and Yamaha YZ85LW 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 KX100

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha YZ85LW

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 KX100 and Yamaha YZ85LW
SpecKawasaki KX100Yamaha YZ85LW
Seat height871 mm884 mm
Wheelbase1,311 mm1,285 mm
Wet weight77 kg75 kg
Displacement99 cc85 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki KX100
Sport (57.7 deg)
Yamaha YZ85LW
Sport (57.7 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki KX100
Neutral (97.2 deg)
Yamaha YZ85LW
Neutral (97.6 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki KX100
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha YZ85LW
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki KX100
Neutral (9.9 deg)
Yamaha YZ85LW
Neutral (9.6 deg)