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BMW R 1300 GS vs Honda Africa Twin ergonomics

Honda Africa Twin scores 100 vs 95 for the default rider, making it the stronger ergonomic fit than BMW R 1300 GS in this comparison.

Fit verdict

BMW R 1300 GS

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Honda Africa Twin

100Comfortable

All contacts reached

Honda Africa Twin has the stronger default-rider fit in this generated comparison.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for BMW R 1300 GS and Honda Africa Twin
SpecBMW R 1300 GSHonda Africa Twin
Seat height850 mm850 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,575 mm
Wet weight237 kg231 kg
Displacement1,300 cc1,084 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

BMW R 1300 GS
Sport (65.6 deg)
Honda Africa Twin
Neutral (89.3 deg)

Hip angle

BMW R 1300 GS
Neutral (100.4 deg)
Honda Africa Twin
Neutral (118.9 deg)

Elbow angle

BMW R 1300 GS
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Honda Africa Twin
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

BMW R 1300 GS
Neutral (10.1 deg)
Honda Africa Twin
Neutral (11.2 deg)