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sport-touring / default rider 183 cm

Suzuki GSX600F Katana vs Yamaha FJ1200 ergonomics

Suzuki GSX600F Katana and Yamaha FJ1200 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 GSX600F Katana

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha FJ1200

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 GSX600F Katana and Yamaha FJ1200
SpecSuzuki GSX600F KatanaYamaha FJ1200
Seat height785 mm780 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,490 mm
Wet weight219 kg259 kg
Displacement599 cc1,188 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Suzuki GSX600F Katana
Sport (57.9 deg)
Yamaha FJ1200
Sport (58.0 deg)

Hip angle

Suzuki GSX600F Katana
Neutral (90.1 deg)
Yamaha FJ1200
Neutral (89.8 deg)

Elbow angle

Suzuki GSX600F Katana
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha FJ1200
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Suzuki GSX600F Katana
Neutral (13.3 deg)
Yamaha FJ1200
Neutral (13.6 deg)