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bagger / default rider 183 cm

BMW R 18 B vs Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT ergonomics

BMW R 18 B and Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT 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 18 B

92Comfortable

All contacts reached

Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT

92Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for BMW R 18 B and Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT
SpecBMW R 18 BKawasaki VN1700 Classic LT
Seat height720 mm721 mm
Wheelbase1,695 mm1,666 mm
Wet weight398 kg365 kg
Displacement1,802 cc1,700 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

BMW R 18 B
Open (113.8 deg)
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT
Open (111.8 deg)

Hip angle

BMW R 18 B
Sport (80.2 deg)
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT
Sport (80.0 deg)

Elbow angle

BMW R 18 B
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

BMW R 18 B
Neutral (8.7 deg)
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT
Neutral (8.3 deg)