standard / default rider 183 cm
BMW R nineT vs Honda CB750 Nighthawk ergonomics
BMW R nineT and Honda CB750 Nighthawk 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 nineT
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
Honda CB750 Nighthawk
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | BMW R nineT | Honda CB750 Nighthawk |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,476 mm | 1,506 mm |
| Wet weight | 222 kg | 210 kg |
| Displacement | 1,170 cc | 747 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- BMW R nineT
- Sport (58.1 deg)
- Honda CB750 Nighthawk
- Sport (58.2 deg)
Hip angle
- BMW R nineT
- Neutral (93.3 deg)
- Honda CB750 Nighthawk
- Neutral (92.8 deg)
Elbow angle
- BMW R nineT
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Honda CB750 Nighthawk
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- BMW R nineT
- Neutral (12.4 deg)
- Honda CB750 Nighthawk
- Neutral (12.9 deg)