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Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS vs Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200 ergonomics

Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS and Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200 have modeled posture scores within three points for the 183 cm default rider. Treat this as a planning estimate; posture preference, data confidence, and a real test sit still matter.

Modeled fit comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The modeled scores are within three points, so the result does not distinguish a higher-scoring bike. Treat the result as a planning estimate and compare each bike's geometry confidence before a real test sit.

Rider fit: reaching the ground

The Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS lists a 845 mm seat; the Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200 lists 845 mm, within a few millimetres of each other. Seat height is only a first-pass ground-reach input. It does not establish safety or actual foot contact. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change the result.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS and Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200
SpecKawasaki Versys 650 LT ABSYamaha Super Ténéré 1200
Seat height845 mm845 mm
Wheelbase1,415 mm1,540 mm
Wet weight219 kg257 kg
Displacement649 cc1,199 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS
Sport (65.3 deg)
Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200
Sport (65.6 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS
Neutral (102.7 deg)
Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200
Neutral (100.0 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS
Neutral (8.6 deg)
Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200
Neutral (10.5 deg)