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sport-touring / default rider 183 cm

BMW K 1300 S vs BMW R100RS ergonomics

BMW K 1300 S and BMW R100RS 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 1300 S

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

BMW R100RS

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for BMW K 1300 S and BMW R100RS
SpecBMW K 1300 SBMW R100RS
Seat height820 mm820 mm
Wheelbase1,585 mm1,466 mm
Wet weight-230 kg
Displacement1,293 cc980 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

BMW K 1300 S
Sport (58.3 deg)
BMW R100RS
Sport (57.9 deg)

Hip angle

BMW K 1300 S
Neutral (88.0 deg)
BMW R100RS
Neutral (90.1 deg)

Elbow angle

BMW K 1300 S
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
BMW R100RS
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

BMW K 1300 S
Neutral (14.6 deg)
BMW R100RS
Neutral (13.3 deg)