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motocross / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki KX500 vs KTM 350 SX-F ergonomics

Kawasaki KX500 and KTM 350 SX-F 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 KX500

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

KTM 350 SX-F

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 KX500 and KTM 350 SX-F
SpecKawasaki KX500KTM 350 SX-F
Seat height960 mm960 mm
Wheelbase1,514 mm1,486 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement499 cc350 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki KX500
Sport (58.2 deg)
KTM 350 SX-F
Sport (58.1 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki KX500
Neutral (92.5 deg)
KTM 350 SX-F
Neutral (93.2 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki KX500
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
KTM 350 SX-F
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki KX500
Neutral (13.0 deg)
KTM 350 SX-F
Neutral (12.5 deg)