Must be a personal preference. I'm 6'1" 310 lbs not exactly petite, yes the cockpit is tighter on RMAX because the the center console / tunnel, but where your knees touch its padded, I find multiple places to rest my feet for comfort. I like being able to lean on the soft console lid when I feel like it. Seating it awesome in and of itself. Ride is pretty darn good for a rec machine, I consider it notably better than the P1K with Fox QS3 shocks, however, Honda is at 10.5" and RMAX is at 15" that additional 50% is all the difference at trail speed.