Buell 1125R vs Ducati 749 ergonomics

Rider fit: reaching the ground

The Buell 1125R has a 775 mm seat; the Ducati 749 sits at 780 mm — a 5 mm difference. As a rule of thumb you flat-foot a bike when your inseam roughly matches its seat height: about 78 cm for the Buell 1125R and 78 cm for the Ducati 749.

That makes the Buell 1125R the easier reach to the ground — the safer pick for shorter riders or anyone who wants both feet planted at a stop — while the Ducati 749 gives taller riders more legroom and a more open knee bend. Load your own height and inseam into the simulator to see exactly how each one fits you.