touring / default rider 183 cm
Moto Guzzi California 1100i vs Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic ergonomics
Moto Guzzi California 1100i and Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.
Fit verdict
Moto Guzzi California 1100i
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic
95Comfortable
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | Moto Guzzi California 1100i | Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 720 mm | 724 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,560 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Wet weight | 270 kg | 322 kg |
| Displacement | 1,064 cc | 1,294 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Moto Guzzi California 1100i
- Neutral (76.5 deg)
- Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic
- Neutral (79.6 deg)
Hip angle
- Moto Guzzi California 1100i
- Sport (81.4 deg)
- Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic
- Sport (78.9 deg)
Elbow angle
- Moto Guzzi California 1100i
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Moto Guzzi California 1100i
- Neutral (9.6 deg)
- Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic
- Neutral (11.3 deg)