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cruiser / default rider 183 cm

Harley-Davidson V-Rod vs Triumph America ergonomics

Harley-Davidson V-Rod and Triumph America 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 V-Rod

92Comfortable

All contacts reached

Triumph America

92Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Harley-Davidson V-Rod and Triumph America
SpecHarley-Davidson V-RodTriumph America
Seat height690 mm690 mm
Wheelbase1,715 mm1,610 mm
Wet weight--
Displacement1,130 cc865 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Open (127.4 deg)
Triumph America
Open (117.3 deg)

Hip angle

Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Sport (81.3 deg)
Triumph America
Sport (79.4 deg)

Elbow angle

Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Triumph America
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Neutral (11.2 deg)
Triumph America
Neutral (9.6 deg)