cruiser / default rider 183 cm
Benda Napoleon Bob 250 vs BMW R 12 ergonomics
Benda Napoleon Bob 250 and BMW R 12 have modeled posture scores within three points for the 183 cm default rider. Treat this as a planning estimate; posture preference, data confidence, and a real test sit still matter.
Modeled fit comparison
Benda Napoleon Bob 250
All contacts reached
BMW R 12
All contacts reached
The modeled scores are within three points, so the result does not distinguish a higher-scoring bike. Treat the result as a planning estimate and compare each bike's geometry confidence before a real test sit.
Rider fit: reaching the ground
The Benda Napoleon Bob 250 lists a 750 mm seat; the BMW R 12 lists 754 mm, within a few millimetres of each other. Seat height is only a first-pass ground-reach input. It does not establish safety or actual foot contact. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change the result.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | Benda Napoleon Bob 250 | BMW R 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 750 mm | 754 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,545 mm | 1,520 mm |
| Wet weight | 182 kg | 227 kg |
| Displacement | 249 cc | 1,170 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Benda Napoleon Bob 250
- Open (111.8 deg)
- BMW R 12
- Open (110.0 deg)
Hip angle
- Benda Napoleon Bob 250
- Sport (78.7 deg)
- BMW R 12
- Sport (78.6 deg)
Elbow angle
- Benda Napoleon Bob 250
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- BMW R 12
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Benda Napoleon Bob 250
- Neutral (8.6 deg)
- BMW R 12
- Neutral (8.2 deg)