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sport-touring / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha FJ-09 ergonomics

Kawasaki Versys 650 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 650

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 650 and Yamaha FJ-09
SpecKawasaki Versys 650Yamaha FJ-09
Seat height845 mm845 mm
Wheelbase1,415 mm1,440 mm
Wet weight206 kg210 kg
Displacement649 cc847 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki Versys 650
Sport (57.8 deg)
Yamaha FJ-09
Sport (57.8 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki Versys 650
Neutral (91.2 deg)
Yamaha FJ-09
Neutral (90.8 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki Versys 650
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha FJ-09
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki Versys 650
Neutral (12.8 deg)
Yamaha FJ-09
Neutral (13.0 deg)