sport-touring / default rider 183 cm
BMW S 1000 XR vs Kawasaki Versys 1100 S ergonomics
BMW S 1000 XR and Kawasaki Versys 1100 S 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 S 1000 XR
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
Kawasaki Versys 1100 S
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | BMW S 1000 XR | Kawasaki Versys 1100 S |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 840 mm | 840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,552 mm | 1,520 mm |
| Wet weight | 226 kg | 257 kg |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 1,099 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- BMW S 1000 XR
- Sport (58.2 deg)
- Kawasaki Versys 1100 S
- Sport (58.1 deg)
Hip angle
- BMW S 1000 XR
- Neutral (88.5 deg)
- Kawasaki Versys 1100 S
- Neutral (89.3 deg)
Elbow angle
- BMW S 1000 XR
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Kawasaki Versys 1100 S
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- BMW S 1000 XR
- Neutral (14.2 deg)
- Kawasaki Versys 1100 S
- Neutral (13.9 deg)