bagger / default rider 183 cm
BMW R 18 Classic vs Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer ergonomics
BMW R 18 Classic and Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer 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
Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer
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 | Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 711 mm | 715 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,730 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Wet weight | 365 kg | 303 kg |
| Displacement | 1,802 cc | 1,304 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- BMW R 18 Classic
- Open (116.6 deg)
- Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer
- Open (113.3 deg)
Hip angle
- BMW R 18 Classic
- Sport (80.5 deg)
- Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer
- Sport (80.1 deg)
Elbow angle
- BMW R 18 Classic
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- BMW R 18 Classic
- Neutral (9.3 deg)
- Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer
- Neutral (8.7 deg)