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sport / default rider 183 cm

Yamaha YZF-R1M vs Yamaha YZF-R6 ergonomics

Yamaha YZF-R1M and Yamaha YZF-R6 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-R1M

90Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha YZF-R6

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-R1M and Yamaha YZF-R6
SpecYamaha YZF-R1MYamaha YZF-R6
Seat height860 mm850 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,375 mm
Wet weight204 kg190 kg
Displacement998 cc599 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Yamaha YZF-R1M
Sport (60.7 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R6
Sport (60.7 deg)

Hip angle

Yamaha YZF-R1M
Neutral (99.5 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R6
Neutral (99.5 deg)

Elbow angle

Yamaha YZF-R1M
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R6
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Yamaha YZF-R1M
Forward (25.5 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R6
Forward (25.3 deg)