BMW R1250RT: seat height & fit
Can you flat-foot the BMW R1250RT? Its 31.7" (81 cm) seat height is only half the story — here's the inseam you actually need once sag, seat width and boots are accounted for.
| Seat height (unladen) | 31.7" / 81 cm |
|---|---|
| Wet weight | 615 lb / 279 kg |
| Style | touring |
| Seat width | wide |
| Inseam to flat-foot | ~30.3" |
| Inseam for balls of feet | ~29.3" |
| Lowering options | Available |
| Approx. MSRP | $19,945 |
Fit by inseam
What you can expect on the BMW R1250RT at a range of inseams, wearing riding boots:
| Inseam | Fit verdict |
|---|---|
| 28" | Tiptoes (or better, lowered) |
| 29" | Tiptoes (or better, lowered) |
| 30" | Balls of both feet |
| 31" | Both feet flat |
| 32" | Both feet flat |
| 33" | Both feet flat |
Frequently asked
- What is the seat height of the BMW R1250RT?
- The BMW R1250RT has a published unladen seat height of 31.7 inches (81 cm). Under your weight the suspension sags roughly 1.4 inch, so the effective height you reach is a little lower.
- Can short riders flat-foot the BMW R1250RT?
- You can plant both feet flat on the BMW R1250RT from roughly a 30.3-inch inseam, and get the balls of both feet down from about 29.3 inches (in riding boots). Below that you're on tiptoes.
- Can the BMW R1250RT be lowered?
- Yes. Off-the-shelf lowering options exist for the BMW R1250RT — lowering links, a lower seat, or a suspension lowering kit can typically recover around an inch and a half, often enough to move a tiptoe fit to balls-of-the-feet.
Lowering & gear for the BMW R1250RT
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