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sport-touring / default rider 183 cm

BMW R 1100 RS vs Yamaha FJ1200 ergonomics

BMW R 1100 RS and Yamaha FJ1200 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 1100 RS

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha FJ1200

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 1100 RS and Yamaha FJ1200
SpecBMW R 1100 RSYamaha FJ1200
Seat height780 mm780 mm
Wheelbase1,485 mm1,490 mm
Wet weight268 kg259 kg
Displacement1,085 cc1,188 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

BMW R 1100 RS
Sport (58.0 deg)
Yamaha FJ1200
Sport (58.0 deg)

Hip angle

BMW R 1100 RS
Neutral (89.9 deg)
Yamaha FJ1200
Neutral (89.8 deg)

Elbow angle

BMW R 1100 RS
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha FJ1200
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

BMW R 1100 RS
Neutral (13.5 deg)
Yamaha FJ1200
Neutral (13.6 deg)