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bagger / default rider 183 cm

Honda Gold Wing F6B vs Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT ergonomics

Honda Gold Wing F6B and Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Honda Gold Wing F6B

92Comfortable

All contacts reached

Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT

92Comfortable

All contacts reached

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

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Honda Gold Wing F6B and Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT
SpecHonda Gold Wing F6BKawasaki VN1700 Classic LT
Seat height724 mm721 mm
Wheelbase1,689 mm1,666 mm
Wet weight383 kg365 kg
Displacement1,832 cc1,700 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Honda Gold Wing F6B
Open (113.6 deg)
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT
Open (111.8 deg)

Hip angle

Honda Gold Wing F6B
Sport (80.2 deg)
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT
Sport (80.0 deg)

Elbow angle

Honda Gold Wing F6B
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Honda Gold Wing F6B
Neutral (8.7 deg)
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT
Neutral (8.3 deg)