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Harley-Davidson Shrine Ultra Classic Electra Glide vs Yamaha Star Venture TC ergonomics
Harley-Davidson Shrine Ultra Classic Electra Glide 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 Shrine Ultra Classic Electra Glide
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Yamaha Star Venture TC
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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 Shrine Ultra Classic Electra Glide lists a 693 mm seat; the Yamaha Star Venture TC lists 696 mm, within a few millimetres of each other. 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.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | Harley-Davidson Shrine Ultra Classic Electra Glide | Yamaha Star Venture TC |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 693 mm | 696 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,614 mm | 1,717 mm |
| Wet weight | 403 kg | 435 kg |
| Displacement | 1,584 cc | 1,854 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Harley-Davidson Shrine Ultra Classic Electra Glide
- Neutral (77.8 deg)
- Yamaha Star Venture TC
- Neutral (80.1 deg)
Hip angle
- Harley-Davidson Shrine Ultra Classic Electra Glide
- Sport (80.3 deg)
- Yamaha Star Venture TC
- Sport (78.5 deg)
Elbow angle
- Harley-Davidson Shrine Ultra Classic Electra Glide
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha Star Venture TC
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Harley-Davidson Shrine Ultra Classic Electra Glide
- Neutral (10.3 deg)
- Yamaha Star Venture TC
- Neutral (11.6 deg)