three-wheeler / default rider 183 cm
Quadro Vehicles QV3 vs Yamaha NIKEN ergonomics
Quadro Vehicles QV3 and Yamaha NIKEN 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
Quadro Vehicles QV3
All contacts reached
Yamaha NIKEN
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 Quadro Vehicles QV3 lists a 810 mm seat; the Yamaha NIKEN lists 820 mm — a 10 mm difference. 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.
On seat height alone, the Quadro Vehicles QV3 has the easier modeled ground reach. Load your measurements into the simulator to compare the model, then verify both motorcycles in person.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | Quadro Vehicles QV3 | Yamaha NIKEN |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 810 mm | 820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,560 mm | 1,509 mm |
| Wet weight | 220 kg | 263 kg |
| Displacement | 346 cc | 847 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Quadro Vehicles QV3
- Sport (58.3 deg)
- Yamaha NIKEN
- Sport (58.2 deg)
Hip angle
- Quadro Vehicles QV3
- Neutral (91.5 deg)
- Yamaha NIKEN
- Neutral (92.8 deg)
Elbow angle
- Quadro Vehicles QV3
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha NIKEN
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Quadro Vehicles QV3
- Neutral (13.7 deg)
- Yamaha NIKEN
- Neutral (12.9 deg)