Motorcycle ergonomics guides
Guides for the Rider Triangle simulator: how it works, how to measure, five riding styles, three computed modification guides and a glossary. Every number comes from one model.
Pick a style, see your angles
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01
How knee and elbow angles are calculated
How the model turns your measurements into knee and elbow angles.
Read the guide02Measure your motorcycle rider triangle
Measure inseam, footpegs and handlebars from your hip with a plumb line.
Read the guide03Verification checklist
Check your inputs and any unreachable result before you trust a number.
Open the checklistRiding positions
Changes
01
Handlebar risers: elbow angle and reach
How raising or pulling back the bars 10 to 50 mm changes elbow angle across five styles.
Read the guide02Footpeg position and knee angle
How lowering or moving back the footpegs 10 to 50 mm changes knee angle across five styles.
Read the guide03Seat height change and knee angle
How a seat 10 to 50 mm lower or higher changes knee angle, elbow angle and seat gap.
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