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motocross / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki KX450F vs Yamaha YZ450F ergonomics

Kawasaki KX450F and Yamaha YZ450F 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 KX450F

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha YZ450F

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 KX450F and Yamaha YZ450F
SpecKawasaki KX450FYamaha YZ450F
Seat height965 mm965 mm
Wheelbase1,486 mm1,476 mm
Wet weight-110 kg
Displacement449 cc450 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki KX450F
Sport (58.1 deg)
Yamaha YZ450F
Sport (58.1 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki KX450F
Neutral (93.2 deg)
Yamaha YZ450F
Neutral (93.3 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki KX450F
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha YZ450F
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki KX450F
Neutral (12.5 deg)
Yamaha YZ450F
Neutral (12.4 deg)