PV111
Registered user
Hello
I have just bought a 2012 G650GS for my wife. It is a surprise birthday present that she doesn't know about.
My decision was partly based on trying a low suspension F650gs (which she found 'too revvy').
The height of the F650 was great. She could get both feet flat on the floor. She is 5'4"
The G650gs - with lowered suspension & lowered seat - has a seat height of 765mm (which is slightly lower than the
F650gs which she tried). So I thought that would be great BUT it does seem taller. My daughter (5' 6") can only just get her feet flat.
My guess is that the seat is wider on the GS650 thus reducing the ability to get both feet down.
1. Is there an alternative (narrower?) seat that can be bought? If so, where?
2. Anybody else had a similar experience and can advise?
She is back on Saturday and if the bike is too tall I would like to be able to offer a solution.
All advice / knowledge / experience gratefully received.
Thanks
I have just bought a 2012 G650GS for my wife. It is a surprise birthday present that she doesn't know about.
My decision was partly based on trying a low suspension F650gs (which she found 'too revvy').
The height of the F650 was great. She could get both feet flat on the floor. She is 5'4"
The G650gs - with lowered suspension & lowered seat - has a seat height of 765mm (which is slightly lower than the
F650gs which she tried). So I thought that would be great BUT it does seem taller. My daughter (5' 6") can only just get her feet flat.
My guess is that the seat is wider on the GS650 thus reducing the ability to get both feet down.
1. Is there an alternative (narrower?) seat that can be bought? If so, where?
2. Anybody else had a similar experience and can advise?
She is back on Saturday and if the bike is too tall I would like to be able to offer a solution.
All advice / knowledge / experience gratefully received.
Thanks