cruiser / default rider 183 cm
Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight vs Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic ergonomics
Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight and Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.
Fit verdict
Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
92Comfortable
All contacts reached
Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic
92Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight | Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 710 mm | 710 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,495 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Wet weight | 252 kg | - |
| Displacement | 1,202 cc | 1,063 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
- Open (107.9 deg)
- Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic
- Open (120.3 deg)
Hip angle
- Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
- Sport (78.4 deg)
- Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic
- Sport (79.9 deg)
Elbow angle
- Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
- Neutral (7.8 deg)
- Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic
- Neutral (10.2 deg)