What riding position does the BSA Motorcycles Hornet have?

The BSA Motorcycles Hornet's scrambler category suggests a relaxed, upright seated position as a modeled category starting point. Rider Height estimates joint angles from the available geometry and your measurements in a static seated solve. Standing positions are not modeled.

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BSA Motorcycles Hornet

Name: BSA Motorcycles Hornet
Brand: BSA Motorcycles

1965-1967 | scrambler

Provisional0/19 fields

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Visual reference

Side profile

Seat height: 830 mm
Wheelbase: 1,422 mm
Wet weight: -
Category: scrambler

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BSA Motorcycles

Hornet

1965–1967scrambler654 cc

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Rider

Height: 183 cmChanging height adjusts inseam proportionally within valid limits.

Inseam: 85.5 cmInseam cannot exceed your current height.

Rider position

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Seat fore/aft: 0 mm

Seat height delta: 0 mm

Posture

Arm straightness: 95%

Seat position

Feet down

Adjustments

Bar rise: 0 mm

Bar pullback: 0 mm

Peg forward: 0 mm

Peg rise: 0 mm

Ergonomics

Modeled band: Comfortable

Geometry verification: Provisional

Data basis: Published specs · estimated rider contacts

Layout basis: Generic fallback

Generic rider contacts are not measured for this model or category.

All contacts reached

Lowest modeled angle area: Knee.

Physical check: Sit on the exact motorcycle and compare seat, bar, peg, and ground-reach feel before deciding. This model does not predict comfort or control.

Modeled comparison score: 95 / 100

Knee58.0 deg / Sport

Ideal 75 deg to 105 degL 58.0 deg / R 58.0 deg

Hip94.6 deg / Neutral

Ideal 85 deg to 125 degL 94.6 deg / R 94.6 deg

Elbow143.3 deg / Relaxed

Ideal 110 deg to 170 degL 143.3 deg / R 143.3 deg

Torso lean11.7 deg / Neutral

Ideal -5 deg to 25 deg

Seat height

830 mm

Wheelbase

1422 mm

Weight (wet)

—

Ground clearance

145 mm

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Data provenance

Where these numbers came from

Every populated geometry field records its source, verification state, and source link when available. These records feed both the simulator and the fit recommendation engine.

Provisional0/19 fieldsMethodology

Geometry status: Provisional
Field records: 19
Verified fields: 0/19
Linked sources: 19/19

Category-based provisional contact geometry: 14Wikipedia motorcycle infobox: 52 source labels

Field-level geometry provenance for BSA Motorcycles Hornet
Field	Value	Source	Status	Notes
WheelbaseChassis	1,422 mm	Wikipedia motorcycle infobox	Provisional	Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Ground clearanceChassis	145 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat contact XRider triangle	711 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat contact heightRider triangle	830 mm	Wikipedia motorcycle infobox	Provisional	Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Seat lengthRider triangle	230 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar XRider triangle	1,081 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar heightRider triangle	1,010 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar widthControls	790 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Foot peg XRider triangle	796 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Foot peg heightRider triangle	465 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger seat XPassenger	583 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger seat heightPassenger	885 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger peg XPassenger	668 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger peg heightPassenger	650 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat height minimumAdjustability	830 mm	Wikipedia motorcycle infobox	Provisional	Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Seat height maximumAdjustability	830 mm	Wikipedia motorcycle infobox	Provisional	Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Dry weightPhysical	170 kg	Wikipedia motorcycle infobox	Provisional	Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Front wheel diameterRendering	660 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Rear wheel diameterRendering	660 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.

Bike-level reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSA_Hornet

Does the BSA Motorcycles Hornet fit you?

The BSA Motorcycles Hornet (1965–1967) lists a 830 mm seat height. In this simplified seat-height model, an inseam around 83 cm is a rough ground-reach reference, not a guarantee of flat-footing. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change foot contact. Enter your measurements above to compare the modeled reach, then confirm it on the motorcycle.

Riding position

The BSA Motorcycles Hornet's scrambler category suggests a relaxed, upright seated position as a modeled starting point. The simulator estimates knee, hip, and elbow angles from the available geometry and your measurements so you can compare the reach to the bars and pegs.

Typical category use

The scrambler category is commonly associated with casual road riding with light gravel-road ability and a relaxed, classic stance. Rider Height does not assess handling, performance, or whether this motorcycle is suitable for a particular rider.

Fit figures are planning estimates from the current geometry and simplified model assumptions. They are not safety, compatibility, or purchase advice; confirm fit on the actual motorcycle.

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BSA Motorcycles Hornet

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