cruiser / default rider 183 cm
Honda Shadow Phantom vs Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic ergonomics
Honda Shadow Phantom and Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic 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 Shadow Phantom
All contacts reached
Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic
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 Shadow Phantom lists a 655 mm seat; the Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic lists 657 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 Shadow Phantom | Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 655 mm | 657 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,640 mm | 1,576 mm |
| Wet weight | 249 kg | 245 kg |
| Displacement | 745 cc | 1,250 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Honda Shadow Phantom
- Open (119.8 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic
- Open (114.3 deg)
Hip angle
- Honda Shadow Phantom
- Sport (79.9 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic
- Sport (79.0 deg)
Elbow angle
- Honda Shadow Phantom
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Honda Shadow Phantom
- Neutral (10.0 deg)
- Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic
- Neutral (9.1 deg)