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enduro / default rider 183 cm

KTM 300 EXC vs SWM RS 500 R ergonomics

KTM 300 EXC and SWM RS 500 R land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

KTM 300 EXC

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

SWM RS 500 R

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for KTM 300 EXC and SWM RS 500 R
SpecKTM 300 EXCSWM RS 500 R
Seat height963 mm963 mm
Wheelbase1,489 mm1,495 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement293 cc501 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

KTM 300 EXC
Sport (58.1 deg)
SWM RS 500 R
Sport (58.1 deg)

Hip angle

KTM 300 EXC
Neutral (93.2 deg)
SWM RS 500 R
Neutral (93.1 deg)

Elbow angle

KTM 300 EXC
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
SWM RS 500 R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

KTM 300 EXC
Neutral (12.6 deg)
SWM RS 500 R
Neutral (12.7 deg)