The ergonomic triangle.


Ergonomics experts describe the human-machine interfaces on a motorcycle as an ergonomic triangle. The interfaces are obvious, they are the places where the human being has direct physical contact with the machine, his motorcycle. These places are the handlebars, the seat and the footrests.
The aim of ergonomics on the motorcycle is to create facilities whose optimal spatial arrangement allows relaxed and fatigue-free riding.
At Wunderlich, we have been working on improving the ergonomics of BMW motorcycles for over two decades. There are three basic components for customising a motorcycle.

Basic components of motorcycle ergonomics


If you want to fundamentally adapt your motorcycle with regard to ergonomics, we recommend that you consider three components: