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standard / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki ZRX1100 vs Suzuki GS500 ergonomics

Kawasaki ZRX1100 and Suzuki GS500 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 ZRX1100

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Suzuki GS500

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 ZRX1100 and Suzuki GS500
SpecKawasaki ZRX1100Suzuki GS500
Seat height790 mm790 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,405 mm
Wet weight245 kg192 kg
Displacement1,052 cc487 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki ZRX1100
Sport (58.1 deg)
Suzuki GS500
Sport (58.0 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki ZRX1100
Neutral (94.0 deg)
Suzuki GS500
Neutral (95.0 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki ZRX1100
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Suzuki GS500
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki ZRX1100
Neutral (12.0 deg)
Suzuki GS500
Neutral (11.4 deg)