touring / default rider 183 cm
BMW K 1600 Grand America vs Yamaha Royal Star Venture ergonomics
BMW K 1600 Grand America and Yamaha Royal Star Venture land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.
Fit verdict
BMW K 1600 Grand America
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
Yamaha Royal Star Venture
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | BMW K 1600 Grand America | Yamaha Royal Star Venture |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 750 mm | 749 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,618 mm | 1,704 mm |
| Wet weight | 367 kg | 365 kg |
| Displacement | 1,649 cc | 1,294 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- BMW K 1600 Grand America
- Neutral (77.9 deg)
- Yamaha Royal Star Venture
- Neutral (79.8 deg)
Hip angle
- BMW K 1600 Grand America
- Sport (80.2 deg)
- Yamaha Royal Star Venture
- Sport (78.7 deg)
Elbow angle
- BMW K 1600 Grand America
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha Royal Star Venture
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- BMW K 1600 Grand America
- Neutral (10.3 deg)
- Yamaha Royal Star Venture
- Neutral (11.5 deg)