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standard / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki KZ650 B1 vs Suzuki GSX-8TT ergonomics

Kawasaki KZ650 B1 and Suzuki GSX-8TT 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 KZ650 B1

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Suzuki GSX-8TT

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 KZ650 B1 and Suzuki GSX-8TT
SpecKawasaki KZ650 B1Suzuki GSX-8TT
Seat height810 mm810 mm
Wheelbase1,420 mm1,465 mm
Wet weight-203 kg
Displacement652 cc776 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki KZ650 B1
Sport (58.0 deg)
Suzuki GSX-8TT
Sport (58.1 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki KZ650 B1
Neutral (94.7 deg)
Suzuki GSX-8TT
Neutral (93.8 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki KZ650 B1
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Suzuki GSX-8TT
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki KZ650 B1
Neutral (11.6 deg)
Suzuki GSX-8TT
Neutral (12.2 deg)