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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Aprilia RS 457: ergonomics & fit compared

Yamaha YZF-R3 sits 0.8 in lower. Here’s how both fit riders of different sizes.

Comparing for 5′10″

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Fit by rider size

Rider	Yamaha YZF-R3	Ground reach	Aprilia RS 457	Ground reach
5′1″	73	One foot flat, hips shifted	67	Tiptoes on one foot
5′4″	83	Balls of both feet	77	One foot flat, hips shifted
5′7″	90	Both feet flat	86	Balls of both feet
5′10″	88	Both feet flat, knees bent	89	Both feet flat
6′1″	85	Both feet flat, knees bent	87	Both feet flat, knees bent
6′4″	81	Both feet flat, knees bent	84	Both feet flat, knees bent

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