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standard / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki KZ650 B1 vs Yamaha XSR900 ergonomics

Kawasaki KZ650 B1 and Yamaha XSR900 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

Yamaha XSR900

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 Yamaha XSR900
SpecKawasaki KZ650 B1Yamaha XSR900
Seat height810 mm810 mm
Wheelbase1,420 mm1,495 mm
Wet weight-193 kg
Displacement652 cc890 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki KZ650 B1
Sport (58.0 deg)
Yamaha XSR900
Sport (58.1 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki KZ650 B1
Neutral (94.7 deg)
Yamaha XSR900
Neutral (93.1 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki KZ650 B1
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XSR900
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki KZ650 B1
Neutral (11.6 deg)
Yamaha XSR900
Neutral (12.7 deg)