bagger / default rider 183 cm
Honda NM4 Vultus vs Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite ergonomics
Honda NM4 Vultus and Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite 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 NM4 Vultus
All contacts reached
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite
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 NM4 Vultus lists a 650 mm seat; the Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite lists 650 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 | Honda NM4 Vultus | Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 650 mm | 650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,646 mm | 1,668 mm |
| Wet weight | 245 kg | 379 kg |
| Displacement | 745 cc | 1,890 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Honda NM4 Vultus
- Open (110.3 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite
- Open (112.0 deg)
Hip angle
- Honda NM4 Vultus
- Sport (79.9 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite
- Sport (80.1 deg)
Elbow angle
- Honda NM4 Vultus
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Honda NM4 Vultus
- Neutral (8.0 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite
- Neutral (8.3 deg)