naked / default rider 183 cm
KTM 690 Duke vs Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit ergonomics
KTM 690 Duke and Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit 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 690 Duke
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | KTM 690 Duke | Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 835 mm | 835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,466 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wet weight | - | 235 kg |
| Displacement | 690 cc | 1,157 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- KTM 690 Duke
- Sport (61.8 deg)
- Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit
- Sport (61.6 deg)
Hip angle
- KTM 690 Duke
- Neutral (91.1 deg)
- Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit
- Neutral (92.0 deg)
Elbow angle
- KTM 690 Duke
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- KTM 690 Duke
- Neutral (13.1 deg)
- Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit
- Neutral (12.6 deg)