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touring / default rider 183 cm

Honda ST1300 ABS vs Moto Guzzi California 1000 ergonomics

Honda ST1300 ABS and Moto Guzzi California 1000 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 ST1300 ABS

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Moto Guzzi California 1000

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

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

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Honda ST1300 ABS and Moto Guzzi California 1000
SpecHonda ST1300 ABSMoto Guzzi California 1000
Seat height775 mm770 mm
Wheelbase1,491 mm1,555 mm
Wet weight325 kg290 kg
Displacement1,261 cc949 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Honda ST1300 ABS
Neutral (75.1 deg)
Moto Guzzi California 1000
Neutral (76.4 deg)

Hip angle

Honda ST1300 ABS
Sport (82.8 deg)
Moto Guzzi California 1000
Sport (81.5 deg)

Elbow angle

Honda ST1300 ABS
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Moto Guzzi California 1000
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Honda ST1300 ABS
Neutral (8.7 deg)
Moto Guzzi California 1000
Neutral (9.5 deg)