Is the RS for you?

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We love our bikes. I for one like to have 3 but as the saying goes you can only ride one at a time. Regardless of how you feel about that in this day and age researching a bike is so much easier thanks to write ups and video content that we appreciate.
If you are here you most likely have a RS but for those who don't here is a video and web site on statures and ergos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41krFy4t4G8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwL9pUeGD1c&t=1667s
https://cycle-ergo.com/

[Lee]

I use the ergo site.
The other day I noticed a few mistakes on the R1200RS and R1250RS.
BMW shows a seat height of 32.3" with the standard seat.
Ergo shows 30.6" for the 1250 and 31.2" for the 1200.
Ergo shows a forward lean of 14 degs for the 1250 and 17 deg for the 1200.
When I use the Ergo tool I use 6 ft tall and 34" inseam.

BMW did not make any changes to affect the forward lean and seat height if you have the same seat.

[Grumpy Goat]

I use the ergo site.
The other day I noticed a few mistakes on the R1200RS and R1250RS.
BMW shows a seat height of 32.3" with the standard seat.
Ergo shows 30.6" for the 1250 and 31.2"
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For those who noticed a missing piece of the last sentence above, I checked cycle-ergo.com and it should read:

Ergo shows 30.6" for the 1250 and 31.2" for the 1200.

Agree that there was no seat height change (that I am aware of also) between the 1250 and the 1200.

[darrell]

The only issue I have with this site is there is no place to add arm length and that can be very different in body types. I wear a 36" sleeve, have a 30" inseam, 6 foot tall. I can sit very different on the same bike vs someone my similar height with a 36" inseam and a shorter upper body or arm length.

I added helibar backs on my current RS not so I sat up straighter but wanted more elbow bend. I spent 4 days with Jim Ford riding in the VA Appalachian Mtns and he told me day one my elbows did not have the best bend in them for riding. After changing I fully concur.

[Lee]

The only issue have with this site is there is no place to add arm length and that can be very different in body types. I wear a 36" sleeve, have a 30" inseam, 6 foot tall. I can sit very different on the same bike vs someone my similar height with a 36" inseam and a shorter upper body or arm length.

A arm length option would help. They only use a average arm length based on height or upper body length.
At least the site will let you know which bike makes you lean more.

[maxredline]

Lee you have a keen eye!
I'm short 5-6". I bought a set of Heli bars for half the price of new on eBay. No cheap Chinese risers for me. I am going to ride the bike for a while without the risers but am positive they will be on soon.
I don't plan on the low seat as I hear the padding is not sufficient. I will stick to the standard, that could change to aftermarket. When I sat on the BMW low seat it felt like I was stuck in one spot, which is no good for long rides. No flat footing with the standard but better than the last few bikes I've had.

Reasons the RS is for me
-Seat height (manageable)
-Light clutch pull (I didn't know it could be so good) and no clutch in upper gears
-Torque, torque, torque !!!
-Electronics and refinement
-I can add Helibars easily
-My riding is not as sport oriented as before
-I have the cash, I asked dad for a loan

[ESquared]

The Short YT Vid from with the Brit voice-over is interesting in that it assumes (somehow) that a guy 6'4" tall would have a 37" inseam. I'm 6'4" and have a 34". Great point on arm lengths, as well. The good news is that there are enough mods, from risers to bar swaps to seats to peg relo kits to make an RS work for just about anyone.

I remember test-riding a Triumph Bobber last year. Such is not the case with that bike.