bagger / default rider 183 cm
Suzuki Boulevard C109RT SE vs Yamaha Star Eluder ergonomics
Suzuki Boulevard C109RT SE and Yamaha Star Eluder land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.
Fit verdict
Suzuki Boulevard C109RT SE
All contacts reached
Yamaha Star Eluder
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Rider fit: reaching the ground
The Suzuki Boulevard C109RT SE has a 706 mm seat; the Yamaha Star Eluder sits at 701 mm — a 5 mm difference. As a rule of thumb you flat-foot a bike when your inseam roughly matches its seat height: about 71 cm for the Suzuki Boulevard C109RT SE and 70 cm for the Yamaha Star Eluder.
That makes the Yamaha Star Eluder the easier reach to the ground — the safer pick for shorter riders or anyone who wants both feet planted at a stop — while the Suzuki Boulevard C109RT SE gives taller riders more legroom and a more open knee bend. Load your own height and inseam into the simulator to see exactly how each one fits you.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | Suzuki Boulevard C109RT SE | Yamaha Star Eluder |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 706 mm | 701 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,755 mm | 1,717 mm |
| Wet weight | 408 kg | 396 kg |
| Displacement | 1,783 cc | 1,854 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Suzuki Boulevard C109RT SE
- Open (118.5 deg)
- Yamaha Star Eluder
- Open (115.6 deg)
Hip angle
- Suzuki Boulevard C109RT SE
- Sport (80.8 deg)
- Yamaha Star Eluder
- Sport (80.4 deg)
Elbow angle
- Suzuki Boulevard C109RT SE
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha Star Eluder
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Suzuki Boulevard C109RT SE
- Neutral (9.6 deg)
- Yamaha Star Eluder
- Neutral (9.1 deg)