cruiser / default rider 183 cm
Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST vs Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic ergonomics
Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 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 Low Rider ST
92Comfortable
All contacts reached
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 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 Low Rider ST | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 720 mm | 719 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,615 mm | 1,666 mm |
| Wet weight | 311 kg | 349 kg |
| Displacement | 1,923 cc | 1,700 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST
- Open (117.8 deg)
- Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic
- Open (122.1 deg)
Hip angle
- Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST
- Sport (79.5 deg)
- Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic
- Sport (80.2 deg)
Elbow angle
- Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST
- Neutral (9.7 deg)
- Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic
- Neutral (10.5 deg)