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BMW R 1100 GS vs BMW R 1150 GS ergonomics
BMW R 1100 GS and BMW R 1150 GS 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 1100 GS
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
BMW R 1150 GS
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | BMW R 1100 GS | BMW R 1150 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 840 mm | 840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,509 mm | 1,509 mm |
| Wet weight | - | - |
| Displacement | 1,085 cc | 1,130 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- BMW R 1100 GS
- Sport (65.5 deg)
- BMW R 1150 GS
- Sport (65.5 deg)
Hip angle
- BMW R 1100 GS
- Neutral (100.7 deg)
- BMW R 1150 GS
- Neutral (100.7 deg)
Elbow angle
- BMW R 1100 GS
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- BMW R 1150 GS
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- BMW R 1100 GS
- Neutral (10.0 deg)
- BMW R 1150 GS
- Neutral (10.0 deg)