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standard / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki Z900RS SE vs Yamaha XS1100 ergonomics

Kawasaki Z900RS SE and Yamaha XS1100 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 Z900RS SE

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XS1100

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 Z900RS SE and Yamaha XS1100
SpecKawasaki Z900RS SEYamaha XS1100
Seat height835 mm820 mm
Wheelbase1,470 mm1,530 mm
Wet weight215 kg260 kg
Displacement948 cc1,101 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki Z900RS SE
Sport (58.1 deg)
Yamaha XS1100
Sport (58.3 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki Z900RS SE
Neutral (93.6 deg)
Yamaha XS1100
Neutral (92.2 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki Z900RS SE
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XS1100
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki Z900RS SE
Neutral (12.3 deg)
Yamaha XS1100
Neutral (13.2 deg)