scrambler / default rider 183 cm
BSA Motorcycles Thunderbolt vs Indian Motorcycle FTR Rally ergonomics
BSA Motorcycles Thunderbolt and Indian Motorcycle FTR Rally land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.
Fit verdict
BSA Motorcycles Thunderbolt
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
Indian Motorcycle FTR Rally
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | BSA Motorcycles Thunderbolt | Indian Motorcycle FTR Rally |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,466 mm | 1,524 mm |
| Wet weight | 185 kg | 240 kg |
| Displacement | 334 cc | 1,203 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- BSA Motorcycles Thunderbolt
- Sport (58.1 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle FTR Rally
- Sport (58.2 deg)
Hip angle
- BSA Motorcycles Thunderbolt
- Neutral (93.6 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle FTR Rally
- Neutral (92.4 deg)
Elbow angle
- BSA Motorcycles Thunderbolt
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle FTR Rally
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- BSA Motorcycles Thunderbolt
- Neutral (12.3 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle FTR Rally
- Neutral (13.1 deg)