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motocross / default rider 183 cm

Yamaha YZ250 vs Yamaha YZ490 ergonomics

Yamaha YZ250 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

Yamaha YZ250

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 Yamaha YZ250 and Yamaha YZ490
SpecYamaha YZ250Yamaha YZ490
Seat height950 mm950 mm
Wheelbase1,480 mm1,475 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement246 cc487 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Yamaha YZ250
Sport (58.1 deg)
Yamaha YZ490
Sport (58.1 deg)

Hip angle

Yamaha YZ250
Neutral (93.3 deg)
Yamaha YZ490
Neutral (93.5 deg)

Elbow angle

Yamaha YZ250
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha YZ490
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Yamaha YZ250
Neutral (12.5 deg)
Yamaha YZ490
Neutral (12.4 deg)