New Study Reveals Motorcycle Design Challenges for Taller and Shorter Riders

Motorcycles are typically designed to fit the average-sized rider, but a new study from the University of Waterloo has found that this approach leaves taller and shorter riders at risk of discomfort and ergonomic issues.

Using software that simulates realistic motorcycle riding behaviors, researchers discovered that riders of shorter and taller statures need to make significant joint adjustments to achieve their preferred riding posture. Taller riders, in particular, must flex their ankles...