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Honda GL1000 Gold Wing vs Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS ergonomics
Honda GL1000 Gold Wing and Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS 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
Honda GL1000 Gold Wing
All contacts reached
Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
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 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing lists a 810 mm seat; the Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS lists 815 mm — a 5 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 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing 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 | Honda GL1000 Gold Wing | Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 810 mm | 815 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,544 mm | 1,519 mm |
| Wet weight | - | 304 kg |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 1,352 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Honda GL1000 Gold Wing
- Neutral (76.2 deg)
- Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
- Neutral (75.6 deg)
Hip angle
- Honda GL1000 Gold Wing
- Sport (81.7 deg)
- Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
- Sport (82.2 deg)
Elbow angle
- Honda GL1000 Gold Wing
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Honda GL1000 Gold Wing
- Neutral (9.3 deg)
- Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
- Neutral (9.0 deg)