cafe-racer / default rider 183 cm
Laverda 1000 Jota vs Yamaha XSR900 Abarth ergonomics
Laverda 1000 Jota and Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 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
Laverda 1000 Jota
All contacts reached
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth
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 Laverda 1000 Jota lists a 835 mm seat; the Yamaha XSR900 Abarth lists 830 mm — a 5 mm difference. 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.
On seat height alone, the Yamaha XSR900 Abarth has the easier modeled ground reach. Load your measurements into the simulator to compare the model, then verify both motorcycles in person.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | Laverda 1000 Jota | Yamaha XSR900 Abarth |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 835 mm | 830 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,470 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wet weight | 246 kg | 195 kg |
| Displacement | 981 cc | 847 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Laverda 1000 Jota
- Sport (58.1 deg)
- Yamaha XSR900 Abarth
- Sport (58.0 deg)
Hip angle
- Laverda 1000 Jota
- Neutral (93.6 deg)
- Yamaha XSR900 Abarth
- Neutral (94.3 deg)
Elbow angle
- Laverda 1000 Jota
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha XSR900 Abarth
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Laverda 1000 Jota
- Neutral (12.3 deg)
- Yamaha XSR900 Abarth
- Neutral (11.9 deg)