dual-sport / default rider 183 cm
Suzuki DR250S vs Yamaha XT250 ergonomics
Suzuki DR250S and Yamaha XT250 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
Suzuki DR250S
All contacts reached
Yamaha XT250
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 Suzuki DR250S lists a 830 mm seat; the Yamaha XT250 lists 830 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 | Suzuki DR250S | Yamaha XT250 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 830 mm | 830 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,375 mm | 1,360 mm |
| Wet weight | - | 132 kg |
| Displacement | 249 cc | 249 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Suzuki DR250S
- Sport (67.4 deg)
- Yamaha XT250
- Sport (67.4 deg)
Hip angle
- Suzuki DR250S
- Neutral (109.4 deg)
- Yamaha XT250
- Neutral (109.6 deg)
Elbow angle
- Suzuki DR250S
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha XT250
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Suzuki DR250S
- Neutral (5.4 deg)
- Yamaha XT250
- Neutral (5.1 deg)