R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:17 pm
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Dealer just emailed me...he's got an allocation of one tricolor "Sport" 2023 1250RS...asked if I wanted my name on it. Of course I said "yes". |
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #1 I was told at the NEC bike show that the solo seat option was 'fixed' and that you could not 'easily' swap out for a pilion seat and pegs. On the bike that was on show there was no key so could not see any of the features demonstrated. The logical part of me asked the obvious question ' So how do you get under the driver's seat ?' which the guy on the stand could not answer. So, I think the key will release the rear seat pad as it ever did.
Double Lupin owner PCP free
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Just heard from dealer that the "passenger kit" IS included with the "Style Sport Package", which is what my bike has. So the solo seat is installed, but apparently I get the passenger seat and pegs. So the solo seat must come off easily in order to mount the passenger seat. I'd leave the passenger pegs off, though, as I don't take a passenger as noted above. |
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #4 Excellent ! The configuration of these bikes did seem a bit of a mystery to the BMW reps at the show I went to. The UK configurator shows the pilion pegs and seat as ' extras' and when you add them you delete the single sesat cover - so suggesting you get one or t'other. Double Lupin owner PCP free |
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Zitat von andygriff im Beitrag #5Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #4 I clarified with dealer...both types of seat remove with key. Also he said the bike will come with the "Passenger Kit" (regular seat and passenger pegs) installed...the "solo" seat is, I believe provided as an accessory. Excited about having a bike with sport capability and tour comfort. Somewhat sorry I'll be trading my nearly 6 year-old S1000RR, but I'll be 76 next month and ripping canyons and contorting my back is becoming less important to me than enjoying the scenery while still having the ability to attack the odd mountain canyon corners... |
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Now that I look at the "Build Page" my dealer sent me, I realize I was confusing the "Sport Seat" with that little tricolor thing that goes in place of the pillion seat. That's wrong. |
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #7 Must people seem to like it. We ordered both of our bikes with it. Debbie liked the extra height but not the comfort. After two trips she went back to the standard seat. I'm so so with the comfort of my Sport seat.
Lee
2022 R1250RS White Sport Iowa, USA |
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After the bike is built the dealer can provide you with the VIN and the container number.
Lee
2022 R1250RS White Sport Iowa, USA |
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I'm wondering if the whole rear sub frame is different on the solo version. Or do both versions share the same seat sub frame?
Eventual master of the obvious
2020 BMW R1250RS Sport Austin yellow |
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #7 IMHO the best seat for the RS. Good support and decreases knee bend.
Double Lupin owner PCP free
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #11 Try it first - and theres a more value in the sports seat as most peope go for one of the standard heights
Double Lupin owner PCP free
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In the left-right (lateral) plane, the Sport seat has a crowned profile. The rider's butt can easily roll from side to side. The BMW stock RS standard (R Tall) seat is flat if not slightly dished (a bit of bucket) in comparison. If a rider wants more bucket (dish), get the Sargent seat of the same height. The Wunderlich (RS Standard height) seat is flatter and firmer than the BMW stock seat. Old Forum Orphan |
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