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motocross / default rider 183 cm

KTM 85 SX vs Yamaha YZ85LW ergonomics

KTM 85 SX and Yamaha YZ85LW 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 85 SX

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha YZ85LW

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 85 SX and Yamaha YZ85LW
SpecKTM 85 SXYamaha YZ85LW
Seat height869 mm884 mm
Wheelbase1,280 mm1,285 mm
Wet weight-75 kg
Displacement85 cc85 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

KTM 85 SX
Sport (57.7 deg)
Yamaha YZ85LW
Sport (57.7 deg)

Hip angle

KTM 85 SX
Neutral (97.7 deg)
Yamaha YZ85LW
Neutral (97.6 deg)

Elbow angle

KTM 85 SX
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha YZ85LW
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

KTM 85 SX
Neutral (9.5 deg)
Yamaha YZ85LW
Neutral (9.6 deg)