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standard / default rider 183 cm

Suzuki GS500 vs Triumph Speed 400 ergonomics

Suzuki GS500 and Triumph Speed 400 land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Suzuki GS500

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Triumph Speed 400

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Suzuki GS500 and Triumph Speed 400
SpecSuzuki GS500Triumph Speed 400
Seat height790 mm790 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,377 mm
Wet weight192 kg170 kg
Displacement487 cc398 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Suzuki GS500
Sport (58.0 deg)
Triumph Speed 400
Sport (57.9 deg)

Hip angle

Suzuki GS500
Neutral (95.0 deg)
Triumph Speed 400
Neutral (95.7 deg)

Elbow angle

Suzuki GS500
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Triumph Speed 400
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Suzuki GS500
Neutral (11.4 deg)
Triumph Speed 400
Neutral (11.0 deg)