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touring / default rider 183 cm

BMW R 18 Classic vs Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited ergonomics

BMW R 18 Classic and Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited 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 Classic

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited

95Comfortable

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 Classic and Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited
SpecBMW R 18 ClassicHarley-Davidson Ultra Limited
Seat height710 mm699 mm
Wheelbase1,731 mm1,625 mm
Wet weight365 kg416 kg
Displacement1,802 cc1,868 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

BMW R 18 Classic
Neutral (80.4 deg)
Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited
Neutral (78.0 deg)

Hip angle

BMW R 18 Classic
Sport (78.2 deg)
Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited
Sport (80.1 deg)

Elbow angle

BMW R 18 Classic
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

BMW R 18 Classic
Neutral (11.8 deg)
Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited
Neutral (10.5 deg)