sport-touring / default rider 183 cm
BMW R 1300 RS vs Kawasaki GPZ1100 ergonomics
BMW R 1300 RS and Kawasaki GPZ1100 have modeled posture scores within three points for the 183 cm default rider. Treat this as a planning estimate; posture preference, data confidence, and a real test sit still matter.
Modeled fit comparison
BMW R 1300 RS
All contacts reached
Kawasaki GPZ1100
All contacts reached
The modeled scores are within three points, so the result does not distinguish a higher-scoring bike. 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 1300 RS lists a 790 mm seat; the Kawasaki GPZ1100 lists 790 mm, within a few millimetres of each other. 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.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | BMW R 1300 RS | Kawasaki GPZ1100 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,517 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wet weight | 245 kg | - |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 1,052 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- BMW R 1300 RS
- Sport (58.1 deg)
- Kawasaki GPZ1100
- Sport (58.1 deg)
Hip angle
- BMW R 1300 RS
- Neutral (89.1 deg)
- Kawasaki GPZ1100
- Neutral (89.4 deg)
Elbow angle
- BMW R 1300 RS
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Kawasaki GPZ1100
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- BMW R 1300 RS
- Neutral (13.9 deg)
- Kawasaki GPZ1100
- Neutral (13.8 deg)