Best riding position for tall riders with a 38 in inseam
For a 38 in inseam (965 mm) with otherwise-default rider limb lengths, the cruiser riding-position category models the largest inseam-minus-seat gap at +265 mm among the five preset categories in this tool. Computed with the Rider Triangle geometry model, reviewed 2026-09-11.
| Riding position | Inseam minus seat | Knee angle | Elbow angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | +145 mm | 72.4 deg | 72.1 deg |
| Sport | +155 mm | 63.4 deg | 68.8 deg |
| Cruiser | +265 mm | 100.7 deg | 75.5 deg |
| Touring | +215 mm | 76.1 deg | 80.9 deg |
| Adventure | +95 mm | 76.2 deg | 73.7 deg |
What this comparison shows
Seat height is only one part of standover and reach; this comparison holds every preset's own bar, peg, and lean coordinates fixed and only changes the entered inseam to 965 mm, then recomputes the inseam-minus-seat gap and the knee and elbow angles for each of the five preset riding-position categories. A larger positive gap means more leg length remains past the seat for that category's seat height; it does not prove flat-footing, since seat width, suspension sag, footwear, and how a rider sits all change the real outcome. This is not a ranked list of real motorcycles for tall riders; it compares this tool's own editorial riding-position categories using your inseam. Enter your exact inseam and the seat height of a specific motorcycle in the simulator for a result that applies to that motorcycle.