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BMW R 100 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS ergonomics

BMW R 100 GS and Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS 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 R 100 GS

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS

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 R 100 GS and Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS
SpecBMW R 100 GSSuzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS
Seat height851 mm851 mm
Wheelbase1,514 mm1,555 mm
Wet weight-228 kg
Displacement980 cc1,037 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

BMW R 100 GS
Sport (65.6 deg)
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS
Sport (65.7 deg)

Hip angle

BMW R 100 GS
Neutral (100.5 deg)
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS
Neutral (99.7 deg)

Elbow angle

BMW R 100 GS
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

BMW R 100 GS
Neutral (10.1 deg)
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS
Neutral (10.7 deg)