cruiser / default rider 183 cm
Benelli 502C vs BMW R 12 ergonomics
Benelli 502C 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
Benelli 502C
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 Benelli 502C 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 | Benelli 502C | BMW R 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 750 mm | 754 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,600 mm | 1,520 mm |
| Wet weight | 235 kg | 227 kg |
| Displacement | 500 cc | 1,170 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Benelli 502C
- Open (116.4 deg)
- BMW R 12
- Open (110.0 deg)
Hip angle
- Benelli 502C
- Sport (79.3 deg)
- BMW R 12
- Sport (78.6 deg)
Elbow angle
- Benelli 502C
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- BMW R 12
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Benelli 502C
- Neutral (9.5 deg)
- BMW R 12
- Neutral (8.2 deg)