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motocross / default rider 183 cm

Yamaha YZ125 vs Yamaha YZ450F ergonomics

Yamaha YZ125 and Yamaha YZ450F land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Yamaha YZ125

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha YZ450F

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

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

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Yamaha YZ125 and Yamaha YZ450F
SpecYamaha YZ125Yamaha YZ450F
Seat height998 mm998 mm
Wheelbase1,443 mm1,491 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement124 cc449 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Yamaha YZ125
Sport (58.0 deg)
Yamaha YZ450F
Sport (58.1 deg)

Hip angle

Yamaha YZ125
Neutral (94.2 deg)
Yamaha YZ450F
Neutral (93.2 deg)

Elbow angle

Yamaha YZ125
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha YZ450F
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Yamaha YZ125
Neutral (11.9 deg)
Yamaha YZ450F
Neutral (12.6 deg)