cruiser / default rider 183 cm
Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Yamaha V Star 1100 ergonomics
Harley-Davidson Nightster and Yamaha V Star 1100 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 Nightster
92Comfortable
All contacts reached
Yamaha V Star 1100
92Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | Harley-Davidson Nightster | Yamaha V Star 1100 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 705 mm | 708 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,545 mm | 1,640 mm |
| Wet weight | 221 kg | - |
| Displacement | 975 cc | 1,063 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Harley-Davidson Nightster
- Open (111.8 deg)
- Yamaha V Star 1100
- Open (119.8 deg)
Hip angle
- Harley-Davidson Nightster
- Sport (78.7 deg)
- Yamaha V Star 1100
- Sport (79.9 deg)
Elbow angle
- Harley-Davidson Nightster
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha V Star 1100
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Harley-Davidson Nightster
- Neutral (8.6 deg)
- Yamaha V Star 1100
- Neutral (10.0 deg)