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Harley-Davidson Road King vs Suzuki Intruder C1500T ergonomics
Harley-Davidson Road King and Suzuki Intruder C1500T 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
Suzuki Intruder C1500T
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 Suzuki Intruder C1500T lists 700 mm — a 5 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 Suzuki Intruder C1500T 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 | Suzuki Intruder C1500T |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 705 mm | 700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,625 mm | 1,675 mm |
| Wet weight | 372 kg | 363 kg |
| Displacement | 1,745 cc | 1,462 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Harley-Davidson Road King
- Neutral (78.0 deg)
- Suzuki Intruder C1500T
- Neutral (79.1 deg)
Hip angle
- Harley-Davidson Road King
- Sport (80.1 deg)
- Suzuki Intruder C1500T
- Sport (79.3 deg)
Elbow angle
- Harley-Davidson Road King
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Suzuki Intruder C1500T
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Harley-Davidson Road King
- Neutral (10.5 deg)
- Suzuki Intruder C1500T
- Neutral (11.1 deg)