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BMW R 1150 GS vs Triumph Tiger 800 XCx ergonomics
BMW R 1150 GS and Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 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 1150 GS
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
Triumph Tiger 800 XCx
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | BMW R 1150 GS | Triumph Tiger 800 XCx |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 840 mm | 840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,509 mm | 1,530 mm |
| Wet weight | - | 220 kg |
| Displacement | 1,130 cc | 799 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- BMW R 1150 GS
- Sport (65.5 deg)
- Triumph Tiger 800 XCx
- Sport (65.6 deg)
Hip angle
- BMW R 1150 GS
- Neutral (100.7 deg)
- Triumph Tiger 800 XCx
- Neutral (100.1 deg)
Elbow angle
- BMW R 1150 GS
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Triumph Tiger 800 XCx
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- BMW R 1150 GS
- Neutral (10.0 deg)
- Triumph Tiger 800 XCx
- Neutral (10.3 deg)