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sport / default rider 183 cm

Suzuki RG500 Gamma vs Yamaha FZR1000 ergonomics

Suzuki RG500 Gamma and Yamaha FZR1000 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 RG500 Gamma

90Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha FZR1000

90Comfortable

All contacts reached

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

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Suzuki RG500 Gamma and Yamaha FZR1000
SpecSuzuki RG500 GammaYamaha FZR1000
Seat height770 mm775 mm
Wheelbase1,425 mm1,470 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement498 cc1,002 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Suzuki RG500 Gamma
Sport (60.7 deg)
Yamaha FZR1000
Sport (60.7 deg)

Hip angle

Suzuki RG500 Gamma
Neutral (99.6 deg)
Yamaha FZR1000
Neutral (99.3 deg)

Elbow angle

Suzuki RG500 Gamma
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha FZR1000
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Suzuki RG500 Gamma
Forward (25.5 deg)
Yamaha FZR1000
Forward (25.8 deg)