cruiser / default rider 183 cm
Harley-Davidson V-Rod vs Yamaha Bolt R-Spec ergonomics
Harley-Davidson V-Rod and Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 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 V-Rod
All contacts reached
Yamaha Bolt R-Spec
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 V-Rod lists a 690 mm seat; the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec lists 690 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 V-Rod | Yamaha Bolt R-Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 690 mm | 690 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,715 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Wet weight | - | 247 kg |
| Displacement | 1,130 cc | 942 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Harley-Davidson V-Rod
- Open (127.4 deg)
- Yamaha Bolt R-Spec
- Open (114.0 deg)
Hip angle
- Harley-Davidson V-Rod
- Sport (81.3 deg)
- Yamaha Bolt R-Spec
- Sport (79.0 deg)
Elbow angle
- Harley-Davidson V-Rod
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha Bolt R-Spec
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Harley-Davidson V-Rod
- Neutral (11.2 deg)
- Yamaha Bolt R-Spec
- Neutral (9.0 deg)