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sport / default rider 183 cm

Yamaha YZF-R1 5VY vs Yamaha YZF-R7 ergonomics

Yamaha YZF-R1 5VY and Yamaha YZF-R7 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 YZF-R1 5VY

90Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha YZF-R7

90Comfortable

All contacts reached

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

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Yamaha YZF-R1 5VY and Yamaha YZF-R7
SpecYamaha YZF-R1 5VYYamaha YZF-R7
Seat height833 mm835 mm
Wheelbase1,395 mm1,395 mm
Wet weight185 kg188 kg
Displacement998 cc689 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Yamaha YZF-R1 5VY
Sport (60.7 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R7
Sport (60.7 deg)

Hip angle

Yamaha YZF-R1 5VY
Neutral (99.6 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R7
Neutral (99.6 deg)

Elbow angle

Yamaha YZF-R1 5VY
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R7
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Yamaha YZF-R1 5VY
Forward (25.4 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R7
Forward (25.4 deg)