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Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS vs Yamaha Super Tenere ES ergonomics
Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS and Yamaha Super Tenere ES 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
All contacts reached
Yamaha Super Tenere ES
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 Tenere ES 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
| Spec | Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS | Yamaha Super Tenere ES |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 845 mm | 845 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wet weight | 219 kg | 265 kg |
| Displacement | 649 cc | 1,199 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS
- Sport (65.3 deg)
- Yamaha Super Tenere ES
- Sport (65.6 deg)
Hip angle
- Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS
- Neutral (102.7 deg)
- Yamaha Super Tenere ES
- Neutral (100.0 deg)
Elbow angle
- Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha Super Tenere ES
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ABS
- Neutral (8.6 deg)
- Yamaha Super Tenere ES
- Neutral (10.5 deg)