cruiser / default rider 183 cm
Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight vs Yamaha V Star 650 ergonomics
Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight and Yamaha V Star 650 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 650
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 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 710 mm | 710 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,495 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wet weight | 252 kg | 233 kg |
| Displacement | 1,202 cc | 649 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
- Open (107.9 deg)
- Yamaha V Star 650
- Open (117.3 deg)
Hip angle
- Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
- Sport (78.4 deg)
- Yamaha V Star 650
- Sport (79.4 deg)
Elbow angle
- Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha V Star 650
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
- Neutral (7.8 deg)
- Yamaha V Star 650
- Neutral (9.6 deg)