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Harley-Davidson Road King vs Yamaha Star Venture TC ergonomics
Harley-Davidson Road King and Yamaha Star Venture TC 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
Yamaha Star Venture TC
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 Yamaha Star Venture TC lists 696 mm — a 9 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 Yamaha Star Venture TC 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 | Yamaha Star Venture TC |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 705 mm | 696 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,625 mm | 1,717 mm |
| Wet weight | 372 kg | 435 kg |
| Displacement | 1,745 cc | 1,854 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Harley-Davidson Road King
- Neutral (78.0 deg)
- Yamaha Star Venture TC
- Neutral (80.1 deg)
Hip angle
- Harley-Davidson Road King
- Sport (80.1 deg)
- Yamaha Star Venture TC
- Sport (78.5 deg)
Elbow angle
- Harley-Davidson Road King
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha Star Venture TC
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Harley-Davidson Road King
- Neutral (10.5 deg)
- Yamaha Star Venture TC
- Neutral (11.6 deg)