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enduro / default rider 183 cm

KTM 500 EXC-F vs SWM RS 500 R ergonomics

KTM 500 EXC-F and SWM RS 500 R 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 500 EXC-F

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

SWM RS 500 R

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 500 EXC-F lists a 963 mm seat; the SWM RS 500 R lists 963 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 500 EXC-F and SWM RS 500 R
SpecKTM 500 EXC-FSWM RS 500 R
Seat height963 mm963 mm
Wheelbase1,489 mm1,495 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement511 cc501 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

KTM 500 EXC-F
Sport (58.1 deg)
SWM RS 500 R
Sport (58.1 deg)

Hip angle

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

Elbow angle

KTM 500 EXC-F
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
SWM RS 500 R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

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