bagger / default rider 183 cm
Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer vs Moto Guzzi MGX-21 ergonomics
Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer and Moto Guzzi MGX-21 land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.
Fit verdict
Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer
92Comfortable
All contacts reached
Moto Guzzi MGX-21
92Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer | Moto Guzzi MGX-21 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 734 mm | 740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,689 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wet weight | - | 341 kg |
| Displacement | 1,520 cc | 1,380 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer
- Open (113.6 deg)
- Moto Guzzi MGX-21
- Open (114.3 deg)
Hip angle
- Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer
- Sport (80.2 deg)
- Moto Guzzi MGX-21
- Sport (80.3 deg)
Elbow angle
- Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Moto Guzzi MGX-21
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer
- Neutral (8.7 deg)
- Moto Guzzi MGX-21
- Neutral (8.8 deg)