bagger / default rider 183 cm
BMW R 18 Classic vs Harley-Davidson Street Glide ST ergonomics
BMW R 18 Classic and Harley-Davidson Street Glide ST 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 R 18 Classic
92Comfortable
All contacts reached
Harley-Davidson Street Glide ST
92Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | BMW R 18 Classic | Harley-Davidson Street Glide ST |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 711 mm | 711 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,730 mm | 1,626 mm |
| Wet weight | 365 kg | 369 kg |
| Displacement | 1,802 cc | 1,923 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- BMW R 18 Classic
- Open (116.6 deg)
- Harley-Davidson Street Glide ST
- Open (109.0 deg)
Hip angle
- BMW R 18 Classic
- Sport (80.5 deg)
- Harley-Davidson Street Glide ST
- Sport (79.8 deg)
Elbow angle
- BMW R 18 Classic
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Harley-Davidson Street Glide ST
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- BMW R 18 Classic
- Neutral (9.3 deg)
- Harley-Davidson Street Glide ST
- Neutral (7.7 deg)