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motocross / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki KX500 vs Suzuki RM125 ergonomics

Kawasaki KX500 and Suzuki RM125 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

Suzuki RM125

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 Suzuki RM125
SpecKawasaki KX500Suzuki RM125
Seat height950 mm950 mm
Wheelbase1,514 mm1,450 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement499 cc125 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki KX500
Sport (58.2 deg)
Suzuki RM125
Sport (58.1 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki KX500
Neutral (92.5 deg)
Suzuki RM125
Neutral (94.0 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki KX500
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Suzuki RM125
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki KX500
Neutral (13.0 deg)
Suzuki RM125
Neutral (12.0 deg)