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cafe-racer / default rider 183 cm

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE vs Yamaha XSR900 ergonomics

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE and Yamaha XSR900 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

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XSR900

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 Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE lists a 813 mm seat; the Yamaha XSR900 lists 810 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 Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE and Yamaha XSR900
SpecNorton Motorcycles Commando 961 SEYamaha XSR900
Seat height813 mm810 mm
Wheelbase1,420 mm1,496 mm
Wet weight-193 kg
Displacement961 cc890 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE
Sport (58.0 deg)
Yamaha XSR900
Sport (58.2 deg)

Hip angle

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE
Neutral (94.7 deg)
Yamaha XSR900
Neutral (92.9 deg)

Elbow angle

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XSR900
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Norton Motorcycles Commando 961 SE
Neutral (11.6 deg)
Yamaha XSR900
Neutral (12.7 deg)