F700GS LS max payload

[johnno48]

Hello all, I have recently purchased a 2017 F700GS LS, according to the riders manual, the max payload is 137kg (224 kg for a standard suspension bike). I'm around 80kg so this restriction would mean I couldn't let my partner ride pillion (she is around 70kg), does anyone have real life experience of overloading this model (with pillion or luggage) and what were the consequences (if any)?

 

[thomo57]

I have an ‘09 F800, with nearly 108,000 miles on it. We toured all over Europe 2 up, with the kitchen sink. At around 77,000 the rear shock gave up.
Just do it, you’ll be fine

 

[steve hughes]

I have the same model and year. My missus and I are 130 wringing wet. Say 140 with all our riding gear and helmets. I have adventure spec bars on (8 / 10 kgs appx plus a Vario top box say another 10 kgs loaded. So thats 160 kgs two up and the rear shock has never bottomed out. I did have panniers from my F650 but I didnt fit these in case I overloaded the back end.

Just make sure the pre load is wound in to the max.

 

[johnno48]

Thanks for the responses, and advice, loaded up I'll be pushing it towards 170kg, but I'll just have to get out there and give it a go. Could help if I stop raiding the fridge at night, that might give me some wriggle room