naked / default rider 183 cm
KTM 690 Duke vs Yamaha MT-10 SP ergonomics
KTM 690 Duke and Yamaha MT-10 SP 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.
Posture overlay
The default rider's modeled seated posture on each bike, solved from the same geometry as the score panels and overlaid on one ground line so seat height and reach differences are visible at a glance.
Modeled fit comparison
KTM 690 Duke
All contacts reached
Yamaha MT-10 SP
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 690 Duke lists a 835 mm seat; the Yamaha MT-10 SP lists 836 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
| Spec | KTM 690 Duke | Yamaha MT-10 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 835 mm | 836 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,466 mm | 1,405 mm |
| Wet weight | - | 214 kg |
| Displacement | 690 cc | 998 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- KTM 690 Duke
- Sport (61.8 deg)
- Yamaha MT-10 SP
- Sport (61.5 deg)
Hip angle
- KTM 690 Duke
- Neutral (91.1 deg)
- Yamaha MT-10 SP
- Neutral (92.6 deg)
Elbow angle
- KTM 690 Duke
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha MT-10 SP
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- KTM 690 Duke
- Neutral (13.1 deg)
- Yamaha MT-10 SP
- Neutral (12.1 deg)
Fit by rider height
Modeled ground contact by rider height, in 5 bands from 5'2" to 6'4" (158-193 cm).
| Rider height | KTM 690 Duke | Yamaha MT-10 SP |
|---|---|---|
| 158 cm / 5'2" | Tiptoe only | Tiptoe only |
| 167 cm / 5'6" | Balls of feet | Balls of feet |
| 176 cm / 5'9" | Balls of feet | Balls of feet |
| 184 cm / 6'0" | Both feet flat | Both feet flat |
| 193 cm / 6'4" | Both feet flat | Both feet flat |
Modeled from each bike's seat height and a typical inseam-to-height ratio only — not a flat-footing guarantee. Real ground contact still depends on seat shape, suspension sag, footwear, and your own proportions. Confirm on the motorcycle.
Verdict
KTM 690 Duke and Yamaha MT-10 SP are both naked bikes, so the practical question is which of their real differences you'd actually feel. KTM 690 Duke runs a 61 mm longer wheelbase than Yamaha MT-10 SP, which typically trades some low-speed agility for extra stability at speed. None of that adds up to a clear overall winner in the modeled posture score, so the individual differences above are the more useful comparison than the headline number. Treat every figure here as a planning estimate: seat width, suspension sag, footwear, and your own proportions can shift the real feel more than a few millimetres or degrees on paper. Load your height and inseam into the simulator, then sit on both before you decide.
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