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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha YZF-R3: ergonomics & fit compared

Yamaha YZF-R3 sits 0.2 in lower. Here’s how both fit riders of different sizes.

Comparing for 5′10″

Units

Fit by rider size

Rider	Kawasaki Ninja 500	Ground reach	Yamaha YZF-R3	Ground reach
5′1″	70	One foot flat, hips shifted	73	One foot flat, hips shifted
5′4″	83	Balls of both feet	83	Balls of both feet
5′7″	93	Both feet flat	90	Both feet flat
5′10″	92	Both feet flat	88	Both feet flat, knees bent
6′1″	91	Both feet flat, knees bent	85	Both feet flat, knees bent
6′4″	88	Both feet flat, knees bent	81	Both feet flat, knees bent

Reference riders with average proportions and 20 mm boot soles. Your proportions may differ.