BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi to all. Found a 2012 RT1200 that is all I need in a RT, however, it is a RT Low and I am 6"2, not a good match. Question is, what comprises a Low model? Just the seat? Seat and suspension? Is it feasable to convert to standard height? I currently ride an 1800 Goldwing and just need to downsize and lose a few pounds.

AFAIK and from what I have read on other forums, an RT is lowered as follows.

The seat is the one piece "comfort" extra low bench style rider and pillion version. To convert back to the standard or low separate rider and pillion seats, some frame fitting hardware is required and of course two seats.

I believe that the suspension is lowered by reducing the length of both the F&R shock absorber springs. ESA is not an option with lowered springs but manual adjustment is possible.

One other thing is that as the chassis is lower, both the side & centre stand are shorter than standard.

Presumably all these modifications could be reversed.

Having said all that, perhaps what really matters is the seat to footrest distance. I think that shorter springs will give less suspension travel.

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