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dual-sport / default rider 183 cm

Yamaha XT125R vs Yamaha XT550 ergonomics

Yamaha XT550 has the higher modeled posture score (95 vs 92) for the 183 cm default rider compared with Yamaha XT125R. Treat this as a planning estimate, not a comfort or purchase verdict; compare the source confidence and confirm both bikes in person.

Modeled fit comparison

Yamaha XT125R

Modeled scoreProvisional
92Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XT550

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XT550 scores higher for the 183 cm default rider in this model. Treat the result as a planning estimate and compare each bike's geometry confidence before a real test sit.

Rider fit: reaching the ground

The Yamaha XT125R lists a 860 mm seat; the Yamaha XT550 lists 860 mm, within a few millimetres of each other. Seat height is only a first-pass ground-reach input. It does not establish safety or actual foot contact. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change the result.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Yamaha XT125R and Yamaha XT550
SpecYamaha XT125RYamaha XT550
Seat height860 mm860 mm
Wheelbase1,335 mm1,400 mm
Wet weight-145 kg
Displacement124 cc558 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Yamaha XT125R
Sport (67.3 deg)
Yamaha XT550
Sport (67.4 deg)

Hip angle

Yamaha XT125R
Neutral (110.2 deg)
Yamaha XT550
Neutral (108.7 deg)

Elbow angle

Yamaha XT125R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XT550
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Yamaha XT125R
Upright (4.7 deg)
Yamaha XT550
Neutral (5.8 deg)