My wife is an even 5 feet tall. Her 2002 F650GSL is available. That is a low-priced factory model, not a retrofit. HOWEVER, you must be aware that NEW F650s are 798cc TWINS, and I do not think that model could ever be lowered sufficiently for her. similar to the F800 Twin’s engine, although only slightly tweaked.
You want the newly released G650GS with a lowering kit or the model that is already lowered. The stock seat height on THAT bike is 30.7 inches, and it is lighter than the F.
I don’t understand why the Germans changed the single from “F” to “G” instead of simply designating the TWINS “G”. Not yet clear?
Due to her limited vertical range, my wife can only sit comfortably at 28.5 inches or below. We really want to buy a few F650GS motorcycles, however it looks like we can only lower the seat height to 29.7 inches “with the lowering links by Kouba. Who among you has an F650GS with a seat height under 29? “? If yes, how did you manage to do it?
The F650GS’s factory-lowered seat height is 28 “. I’m a 26 “inseam and manage perfectly well!
Low-back Active Comfort Ergo Seat
This is our Active Comfort ERGO seat in a low profile design. In order to give you reliable support for long periods of time, it is roughly 40mm lower than our usual height seat and has a significantly thicker foam cushion than the original BMW chairs.
The latest generation of ERGO Seats features several creative ideas that were well thought out at every stage of the design process. The original seat’s poor shape puts unnecessary stress on the tailbone, and its angle causes many riders to assume an uncomfortable pelvic position. To combat this, we employ a foam core with entirely new contours and a special fabric that was carefully and dearly developed.
Details:
- Seating area with a distinctive shape (concave).
- Weight distribution over the entire seat is adjusted, relieving pressure from the tailbone.
- pillion contours have been modified for better forward hold.
- A double-layer construction for even force distribution, with a flexible top layer and a rigid core.
- On contemporary PFAFF hot-air welding machines, seams are bonded and heated sealed for 100 percent impermeability.
- from Germany.
Both the low seat and the normal seat are of a height that is comparable to that of a standard BMW seat. However, the foam and materials utilized in our seat are significantly better. The stock seats have a soft foam core, but after time, the weight of your body causes the foam to compress until you are essentially sitting on the seat pan. Our dense foam offers consistent comfort and support and does not collapse. The streamlined design also guarantees the best possible comfort for the rider and passenger. The Related Products tab includes the Standard Seat.
Installation notes The rubber bumpers from the existing seat pan must be taken out and put on the new seat. (Or have your local BMW dealer order new bumpers) Similar to the original seat pan, ours includes a document holder, but there is no space for storing tools.
*Depends on ability level; installation time for this part is estimated at 25 minutes.