cruiser / default rider 183 cm
Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Suzuki Boulevard M109R ergonomics
Harley-Davidson Nightster and Suzuki Boulevard M109R 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
Harley-Davidson Nightster
All contacts reached
Suzuki Boulevard M109R
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 Harley-Davidson Nightster lists a 705 mm seat; the Suzuki Boulevard M109R lists 705 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
| Spec | Harley-Davidson Nightster | Suzuki Boulevard M109R |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 705 mm | 705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,545 mm | 1,710 mm |
| Wet weight | 221 kg | 347 kg |
| Displacement | 975 cc | 1,783 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Harley-Davidson Nightster
- Open (111.8 deg)
- Suzuki Boulevard M109R
- Open (126.8 deg)
Hip angle
- Harley-Davidson Nightster
- Sport (78.7 deg)
- Suzuki Boulevard M109R
- Sport (81.2 deg)
Elbow angle
- Harley-Davidson Nightster
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Suzuki Boulevard M109R
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Harley-Davidson Nightster
- Neutral (8.6 deg)
- Suzuki Boulevard M109R
- Neutral (11.2 deg)