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motocross / default rider 183 cm

KTM 350 SX-F vs Suzuki RM500 ergonomics

KTM 350 SX-F and Suzuki RM500 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 350 SX-F

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Suzuki RM500

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 350 SX-F lists a 960 mm seat; the Suzuki RM500 lists 960 mm, within a few millimetres of each other. 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.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for KTM 350 SX-F and Suzuki RM500
SpecKTM 350 SX-FSuzuki RM500
Seat height960 mm960 mm
Wheelbase1,486 mm1,475 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement350 cc492 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

KTM 350 SX-F
Sport (58.1 deg)
Suzuki RM500
Sport (58.1 deg)

Hip angle

KTM 350 SX-F
Neutral (93.2 deg)
Suzuki RM500
Neutral (93.5 deg)

Elbow angle

KTM 350 SX-F
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Suzuki RM500
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

KTM 350 SX-F
Neutral (12.5 deg)
Suzuki RM500
Neutral (12.4 deg)