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Harley-Davidson Road King vs Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Dark Horse ergonomics
Harley-Davidson Road King and Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Dark Horse 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 Road King
All contacts reached
Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Dark Horse
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 Road King lists a 705 mm seat; the Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Dark Horse lists 699 mm — a 6 mm difference. 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.
On seat height alone, the Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Dark Horse has the easier modeled ground reach. Load your measurements into the simulator to compare the model, then verify both motorcycles in person.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | Harley-Davidson Road King | Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Dark Horse |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 705 mm | 699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,625 mm | 1,668 mm |
| Wet weight | 372 kg | 405 kg |
| Displacement | 1,745 cc | 1,890 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Harley-Davidson Road King
- Neutral (78.0 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Dark Horse
- Neutral (79.0 deg)
Hip angle
- Harley-Davidson Road King
- Sport (80.1 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Dark Horse
- Sport (79.3 deg)
Elbow angle
- Harley-Davidson Road King
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Dark Horse
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Harley-Davidson Road King
- Neutral (10.5 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Dark Horse
- Neutral (11.0 deg)