Seat hight advice - 2021 RT

[mrklunk]

Hi folks,

I've just put a deposit down (remotely) on a 2021 RT. The bike is fitted with a high seat which will be too tall for me at 5'8" (31" inseam). My GS was fine set at minimum suspension, I could nearly flat foot, but when I sat on an RT at the weekend, it felt higher (it was in the showroom and suspension may have been set high). It's a big beasty and I'm a bit nervous of maneuvering it, I have to reverse out of my garage, so want my feet planted. I'm aware some riders think the knee angle is a bit cramped.

But, I think I'll need to order either the standard seat (heated) or a low one. Any advice/experience? Not cheap so want to get it right. I'll sell the high seat that's fitted once the bike is delivered.

This is the bike:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-d...cation=at_bikes&make=BMW&model=R1250RT&page=1

Look forward to your thoughts.

Chers

 

[casbar]

I'm 5ft 8 and ride my RT with the standard seat in the high position and I can still flat floor it.

 

[mrklunk]

I'm 5ft 8 and ride my RT with the standard seat in the high position and I can still flat floor it.

That's encouraging! Thanks.

 

[Mzokk]

That seat is mounted in the high position. I'm 5'8 with a 31 inch inside leg and can flat foot my RT with the standard seat in the low position.

 

[mrklunk]

That seat is mounted in the high position. I'm 5'8 with a 31 inch inside leg and can flat foot my RT with the standard seat in the low position.

Thanks. This one has the high seat option. I found someone who wants to swap his standard seat for my high seat.


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[Doc]

Low sear on mine. 32 inside leg. Flat foot no problem.

 

[RSInterloper]

You guys must have different shaped legs - I'm 5'9" with 31" inside leg and can't flat foot on my 21RT with the standard seat in the low position. Part of the problem is that the foot pegs get in the way ?

 

[casbar]

You guys must have different shaped legs - I'm 5'9" with 31" inside leg and can't flat foot on my 21RT with the standard seat in the low position. Part of the problem is that the foot pegs get in the way ?

Lol just goes to show its not all about height. Maybe I'm really 6ft and haven't noticed

 

[mrklunk]

I sat on an RT with standard seat on low on was balls of feet only. Inseam 31.5" so I must have strange legs also!

 

[Doc]

I sat on an RT with standard seat on low on was balls of feet only. Inseam 31.5" so I must have strange legs also!

Have you got Rickets
That could make a difference.

 

[mrklunk]

Have you got Rickets
That could make a difference.

Probably.

 

[johnmarshall1965]

If the engine is off the suspension is hard and doesn’t sink…..engine running I suspect they lower as the become active with the rider weight

 

[MRDDD]

Buy with the high seat on and I can guarantee if you put it on this form someone would snap your hand off for a swap
I bought a bmw high seat when I bought mine there nearly £400