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motocross / default rider 183 cm

Suzuki RM125 vs Yamaha YZ490 ergonomics

Suzuki RM125 and Yamaha YZ490 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 RM125

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha YZ490

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 RM125 and Yamaha YZ490
SpecSuzuki RM125Yamaha YZ490
Seat height950 mm950 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,501 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement124 cc487 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Suzuki RM125
Sport (58.1 deg)
Yamaha YZ490
Sport (58.2 deg)

Hip angle

Suzuki RM125
Neutral (94.0 deg)
Yamaha YZ490
Neutral (92.9 deg)

Elbow angle

Suzuki RM125
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha YZ490
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Suzuki RM125
Neutral (12.0 deg)
Yamaha YZ490
Neutral (12.8 deg)