touring / default rider 183 cm
BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited ergonomics
BMW R 18 Transcontinental and Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 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 Transcontinental
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | BMW R 18 Transcontinental | Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 739 mm | 739 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,689 mm | 1,613 mm |
| Wet weight | 433 kg | - |
| Displacement | 1,802 cc | 1,690 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- BMW R 18 Transcontinental
- Neutral (79.5 deg)
- Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited
- Neutral (77.7 deg)
Hip angle
- BMW R 18 Transcontinental
- Sport (79.0 deg)
- Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited
- Sport (80.4 deg)
Elbow angle
- BMW R 18 Transcontinental
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- BMW R 18 Transcontinental
- Neutral (11.3 deg)
- Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited
- Neutral (10.3 deg)