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standard / default rider 183 cm

Yamaha FZS600 Fazer vs Yamaha XJR1200 ergonomics

Yamaha FZS600 Fazer and Yamaha XJR1200 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 FZS600 Fazer

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XJR1200

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 FZS600 Fazer and Yamaha XJR1200
SpecYamaha FZS600 FazerYamaha XJR1200
Seat height790 mm790 mm
Wheelbase1,415 mm1,500 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement599 cc1,188 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Yamaha FZS600 Fazer
Sport (58.0 deg)
Yamaha XJR1200
Sport (58.2 deg)

Hip angle

Yamaha FZS600 Fazer
Neutral (94.9 deg)
Yamaha XJR1200
Neutral (92.9 deg)

Elbow angle

Yamaha FZS600 Fazer
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XJR1200
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Yamaha FZS600 Fazer
Neutral (11.5 deg)
Yamaha XJR1200
Neutral (12.8 deg)