touring / default rider 183 cm
BMW K 1100 LT vs Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V ergonomics
BMW K 1100 LT and Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.
Fit verdict
BMW K 1100 LT
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | BMW K 1100 LT | Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,565 mm | 1,496 mm |
| Wet weight | - | 257 kg |
| Displacement | 1,092 cc | 1,151 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- BMW K 1100 LT
- Neutral (76.8 deg)
- Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V
- Neutral (75.2 deg)
Hip angle
- BMW K 1100 LT
- Sport (81.2 deg)
- Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V
- Sport (82.7 deg)
Elbow angle
- BMW K 1100 LT
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- BMW K 1100 LT
- Neutral (9.7 deg)
- Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V
- Neutral (8.7 deg)