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sport-touring / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT vs Yamaha FJ-09 ergonomics

Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT and Yamaha FJ-09 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 Versys 1100 SE LT

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha FJ-09

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 Versys 1100 SE LT and Yamaha FJ-09
SpecKawasaki Versys 1100 SE LTYamaha FJ-09
Seat height841 mm845 mm
Wheelbase1,520 mm1,440 mm
Wet weight245 kg210 kg
Displacement1,099 cc847 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT
Sport (58.1 deg)
Yamaha FJ-09
Sport (57.8 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT
Neutral (89.3 deg)
Yamaha FJ-09
Neutral (90.8 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha FJ-09
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT
Neutral (13.9 deg)
Yamaha FJ-09
Neutral (13.0 deg)