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motocross / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki KX500 vs Kawasaki KX500 ergonomics

Kawasaki KX500 and Kawasaki KX500 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

Kawasaki KX500

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 Kawasaki KX500
SpecKawasaki KX500Kawasaki KX500
Seat height950 mm950 mm
Wheelbase1,514 mm1,514 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement499 cc499 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki KX500
Sport (58.2 deg)
Kawasaki KX500
Sport (58.2 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki KX500
Neutral (92.5 deg)
Kawasaki KX500
Neutral (92.5 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki KX500
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Kawasaki KX500
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki KX500
Neutral (13.0 deg)
Kawasaki KX500
Neutral (13.0 deg)