RE: Sportier R1200RS - 3

Steady, I also am a short person- about 5'6"(or at least I used to be, I may have shrunk a bit!) and have fitted the lowest seat available. This does allow me to get both feet flat on the ground with all the advantages, not least the security that this gives you.

I did find the shorter leg room a bit cramped and have fitted some lower footrests. There are various makes but mine are from MV. They are well made, not too expensive, adjustable for height and angle and while it is just possible to scrape them on the deck in their lowest position, I have angled mine upwards to pretty much eliminate this. They do help with the ergonomics of the leg position and knee bend though. I am very happy with my set-up and this bike remains one of only two (the other being a F800 S) in over 50 years of riding, that I actually feel secure on when coming to a stop, paddling around doing turns etc. I have always managed in the past but have dropped bikes more than once because of the seat height when manoeuvring in car parks etc.

Just a thought for you!

David.

If anyone following this thread is interested in a “lowest seat” I have one spare to sell but only practically within the UK.
PM me if anyone’s interested.