touring / default rider 183 cm
Harley-Davidson Road King vs Yamaha Star Venture TC ergonomics
Harley-Davidson Road King and Yamaha Star Venture TC 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 Road King
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
Yamaha Star Venture TC
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
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)