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sport-touring / default rider 183 cm

Suzuki GSX600F Katana vs Yamaha GTS1000 ergonomics

Suzuki GSX600F Katana and Yamaha GTS1000 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 GTS1000

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 GTS1000
SpecSuzuki GSX600F KatanaYamaha GTS1000
Seat height785 mm787 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,496 mm
Wet weight219 kg289 kg
Displacement599 cc1,002 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Suzuki GSX600F Katana
Sport (57.9 deg)
Yamaha GTS1000
Sport (58.0 deg)

Hip angle

Suzuki GSX600F Katana
Neutral (90.1 deg)
Yamaha GTS1000
Neutral (89.6 deg)

Elbow angle

Suzuki GSX600F Katana
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha GTS1000
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Suzuki GSX600F Katana
Neutral (13.3 deg)
Yamaha GTS1000
Neutral (13.6 deg)