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naked / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki Z800 vs Yamaha MT-10 SP ergonomics

Kawasaki Z800 and Yamaha MT-10 SP 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 Z800

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha MT-10 SP

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 Z800 and Yamaha MT-10 SP
SpecKawasaki Z800Yamaha MT-10 SP
Seat height834 mm836 mm
Wheelbase1,445 mm1,405 mm
Wet weight229 kg214 kg
Displacement806 cc998 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki Z800
Sport (61.7 deg)
Yamaha MT-10 SP
Sport (61.5 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki Z800
Neutral (91.7 deg)
Yamaha MT-10 SP
Neutral (92.6 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki Z800
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha MT-10 SP
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki Z800
Neutral (12.8 deg)
Yamaha MT-10 SP
Neutral (12.1 deg)