cruiser / default rider 183 cm
Suzuki Boulevard M109R vs Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star ergonomics
Suzuki Boulevard M109R and Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star 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
Suzuki Boulevard M109R
All contacts reached
Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star
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 Suzuki Boulevard M109R lists a 705 mm seat; the Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star lists 706 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 | Suzuki Boulevard M109R | Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 705 mm | 706 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,710 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Wet weight | 347 kg | 329 kg |
| Displacement | 1,783 cc | 1,854 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Suzuki Boulevard M109R
- Open (126.8 deg)
- Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star
- Open (127.4 deg)
Hip angle
- Suzuki Boulevard M109R
- Sport (81.2 deg)
- Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star
- Sport (81.3 deg)
Elbow angle
- Suzuki Boulevard M109R
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Suzuki Boulevard M109R
- Neutral (11.2 deg)
- Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star
- Neutral (11.2 deg)