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naked / default rider 183 cm

Buell XB12S Lightning vs Honda CB-1 ergonomics

Buell XB12S Lightning and Honda CB-1 have modeled posture scores within three points for the 183 cm default rider. Treat this as a planning estimate; posture preference, data confidence, and a real test sit still matter.

Modeled fit comparison

Buell XB12S Lightning

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Honda CB-1

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The modeled scores are within three points, so the result does not distinguish a higher-scoring bike. Treat the result as a planning estimate and compare each bike's geometry confidence before a real test sit.

Rider fit: reaching the ground

The Buell XB12S Lightning lists a 775 mm seat; the Honda CB-1 lists 775 mm, within a few millimetres of each other. Seat height is only a first-pass ground-reach input. It does not establish safety or actual foot contact. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change the result.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Buell XB12S Lightning and Honda CB-1
SpecBuell XB12S LightningHonda CB-1
Seat height775 mm775 mm
Wheelbase1,320 mm1,370 mm
Wet weight-183 kg
Displacement1,203 cc399 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Buell XB12S Lightning
Sport (61.3 deg)
Honda CB-1
Sport (61.4 deg)

Hip angle

Buell XB12S Lightning
Neutral (94.6 deg)
Honda CB-1
Neutral (93.4 deg)

Elbow angle

Buell XB12S Lightning
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Honda CB-1
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Buell XB12S Lightning
Neutral (10.8 deg)
Honda CB-1
Neutral (11.6 deg)