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naked / default rider 183 cm

Suzuki Katana vs Yamaha MT-09 ergonomics

Suzuki Katana and Yamaha MT-09 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 Katana

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha MT-09

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 Katana and Yamaha MT-09
SpecSuzuki KatanaYamaha MT-09
Seat height825 mm825 mm
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,430 mm
Wet weight217 kg193 kg
Displacement999 cc890 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Suzuki Katana
Sport (61.8 deg)
Yamaha MT-09
Sport (61.6 deg)

Hip angle

Suzuki Katana
Neutral (91.2 deg)
Yamaha MT-09
Neutral (92.0 deg)

Elbow angle

Suzuki Katana
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha MT-09
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Suzuki Katana
Neutral (13.1 deg)
Yamaha MT-09
Neutral (12.5 deg)