cafe-racer / default rider 183 cm
Kawasaki Z1-R vs Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II ergonomics
Kawasaki Z1-R and Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II 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 Z1-R
All contacts reached
Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II
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 Z1-R lists a 815 mm seat; the Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II lists 813 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 Z1-R | Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 815 mm | 813 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,505 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wet weight | - | 204 kg |
| Displacement | 1,015 cc | 961 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Kawasaki Z1-R
- Sport (58.2 deg)
- Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II
- Sport (58.0 deg)
Hip angle
- Kawasaki Z1-R
- Neutral (92.8 deg)
- Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II
- Neutral (94.7 deg)
Elbow angle
- Kawasaki Z1-R
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Kawasaki Z1-R
- Neutral (12.8 deg)
- Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 Cafe Racer Mk II
- Neutral (11.6 deg)