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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Suzuki Boulevard M109R ergonomics

Kawasaki Vulcan S and Suzuki Boulevard M109R 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

Suzuki Boulevard M109R

92Comfortable

All contacts reached

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

Rider fit: reaching the ground

The Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 706 mm seat; the Suzuki Boulevard M109R sits at 705 mm, within a few millimetres of each other. As a rule of thumb you flat-foot a bike when your inseam roughly matches its seat height: about 71 cm for the Kawasaki Vulcan S and 71 cm for the Suzuki Boulevard M109R.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Kawasaki Vulcan S and Suzuki Boulevard M109R
SpecKawasaki Vulcan SSuzuki Boulevard M109R
Seat height706 mm705 mm
Wheelbase1,575 mm1,710 mm
Wet weight226 kg347 kg
Displacement649 cc1,783 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki Vulcan S
Open (114.3 deg)
Suzuki Boulevard M109R
Open (126.8 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki Vulcan S
Sport (79.0 deg)
Suzuki Boulevard M109R
Sport (81.2 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki Vulcan S
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Suzuki Boulevard M109R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki Vulcan S
Neutral (9.1 deg)
Suzuki Boulevard M109R
Neutral (11.2 deg)