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BMW R 1100 RT vs Honda ST1300 ABS ergonomics
Honda ST1300 ABS has the higher modeled posture score (95 vs 90) for the 183 cm default rider compared with BMW R 1100 RT. Treat this as a planning estimate, not a comfort or purchase verdict; compare the source confidence and confirm both bikes in person.
Modeled fit comparison
BMW R 1100 RT
All contacts reached
Honda ST1300 ABS
All contacts reached
Honda ST1300 ABS scores higher for the 183 cm default rider in this model. 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 R 1100 RT lists a 780 mm seat; the Honda ST1300 ABS lists 775 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 Honda ST1300 ABS has the easier modeled ground reach. Load your measurements into the simulator to compare the model, then verify both motorcycles in person.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | BMW R 1100 RT | Honda ST1300 ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 780 mm | 775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,485 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wet weight | - | 325 kg |
| Displacement | 1,085 cc | 1,261 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- BMW R 1100 RT
- Sport (75.0 deg)
- Honda ST1300 ABS
- Neutral (75.1 deg)
Hip angle
- BMW R 1100 RT
- Sport (82.9 deg)
- Honda ST1300 ABS
- Sport (82.8 deg)
Elbow angle
- BMW R 1100 RT
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Honda ST1300 ABS
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- BMW R 1100 RT
- Neutral (8.6 deg)
- Honda ST1300 ABS
- Neutral (8.7 deg)