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BMW R 1200 GS vs Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special ergonomics
BMW R 1200 GS and Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 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 1200 GS
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | BMW R 1200 GS | Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,507 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wet weight | 238 kg | 258 kg |
| Displacement | 1,170 cc | 1,252 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- BMW R 1200 GS
- Sport (65.5 deg)
- Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special
- Sport (65.7 deg)
Hip angle
- BMW R 1200 GS
- Neutral (100.7 deg)
- Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special
- Neutral (99.1 deg)
Elbow angle
- BMW R 1200 GS
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- BMW R 1200 GS
- Neutral (10.0 deg)
- Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special
- Neutral (11.0 deg)