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cruiser / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster ergonomics

Kawasaki Vulcan S and Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Kawasaki Vulcan S

92Comfortable

All contacts reached

Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

92Comfortable

All contacts reached

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

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Kawasaki Vulcan S and Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
SpecKawasaki Vulcan STriumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Seat height705 mm705 mm
Wheelbase1,575 mm1,510 mm
Wet weight229 kg263 kg
Displacement649 cc1,200 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki Vulcan S
Open (114.3 deg)
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Open (109.1 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki Vulcan S
Sport (79.0 deg)
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Sport (78.5 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki Vulcan S
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki Vulcan S
Neutral (9.1 deg)
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Neutral (8.1 deg)