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Honda ST1300 Pan-European vs Kawasaki 1000 GTR ergonomics
Honda ST1300 Pan-European and Kawasaki 1000 GTR 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 ST1300 Pan-European
All contacts reached
Kawasaki 1000 GTR
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 ST1300 Pan-European lists a 790 mm seat; the Kawasaki 1000 GTR lists 790 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 ST1300 Pan-European | Kawasaki 1000 GTR |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,490 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wet weight | 329 kg | 296 kg |
| Displacement | 1,261 cc | 997 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Honda ST1300 Pan-European
- Neutral (75.1 deg)
- Kawasaki 1000 GTR
- Neutral (76.4 deg)
Hip angle
- Honda ST1300 Pan-European
- Sport (82.9 deg)
- Kawasaki 1000 GTR
- Sport (81.5 deg)
Elbow angle
- Honda ST1300 Pan-European
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Kawasaki 1000 GTR
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Honda ST1300 Pan-European
- Neutral (8.6 deg)
- Kawasaki 1000 GTR
- Neutral (9.5 deg)