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motocross / default rider 183 cm

KTM 150 SX vs Yamaha YZ125 ergonomics

KTM 150 SX and Yamaha YZ125 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

KTM 150 SX

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha YZ125

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

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 KTM 150 SX lists a 986 mm seat; the Yamaha YZ125 lists 980 mm — a 6 mm difference. 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.

On seat height alone, the Yamaha YZ125 has the easier modeled ground reach. Load your measurements into the simulator to compare the model, then verify both motorcycles in person.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for KTM 150 SX and Yamaha YZ125
SpecKTM 150 SXYamaha YZ125
Seat height986 mm980 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,445 mm
Wet weight-96 kg
Displacement144 cc125 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

KTM 150 SX
Sport (58.1 deg)
Yamaha YZ125
Sport (58.0 deg)

Hip angle

KTM 150 SX
Neutral (93.6 deg)
Yamaha YZ125
Neutral (94.2 deg)

Elbow angle

KTM 150 SX
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha YZ125
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

KTM 150 SX
Neutral (12.3 deg)
Yamaha YZ125
Neutral (11.9 deg)