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sport-touring / default rider 183 cm

BMW F800ST vs Yamaha Tracer 7 GT ergonomics

BMW F800ST and Yamaha Tracer 7 GT 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

BMW F800ST

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha Tracer 7 GT

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

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 BMW F800ST lists a 840 mm seat; the Yamaha Tracer 7 GT lists 835 mm — a 5 mm difference. 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.

On seat height alone, the Yamaha Tracer 7 GT has the easier modeled ground reach. Load your measurements into the simulator to compare the model, then verify both motorcycles in person.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for BMW F800ST and Yamaha Tracer 7 GT
SpecBMW F800STYamaha Tracer 7 GT
Seat height840 mm835 mm
Wheelbase1,466 mm1,460 mm
Wet weight204 kg210 kg
Displacement798 cc689 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

BMW F800ST
Sport (57.9 deg)
Yamaha Tracer 7 GT
Sport (57.9 deg)

Hip angle

BMW F800ST
Neutral (90.1 deg)
Yamaha Tracer 7 GT
Neutral (90.2 deg)

Elbow angle

BMW F800ST
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha Tracer 7 GT
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

BMW F800ST
Neutral (13.3 deg)
Yamaha Tracer 7 GT
Neutral (13.2 deg)