cruiser / default rider 183 cm
Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST vs Yamaha XV535 DX Virago ergonomics
Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST and Yamaha XV535 DX Virago 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
Yamaha XV535 DX Virago
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 | Yamaha XV535 DX Virago |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 720 mm | 719 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,615 mm | 1,519 mm |
| Wet weight | 311 kg | 182 kg |
| Displacement | 1,923 cc | 535 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST
- Open (117.8 deg)
- Yamaha XV535 DX Virago
- Open (109.8 deg)
Hip angle
- Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST
- Sport (79.5 deg)
- Yamaha XV535 DX Virago
- Sport (78.5 deg)
Elbow angle
- Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha XV535 DX Virago
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST
- Neutral (9.7 deg)
- Yamaha XV535 DX Virago
- Neutral (8.2 deg)