R1200RT Low

[Mick-f]

Question: Did BMW produce a LOW version in the hexhead years? Was it lowered from the factory? Did it have a lower frame or just lowered suspension and seat? I put lots of miles on my 05, with a UNIGO trailer, but it was just too top-heavy for me.

 

Tks

[Still CAL]

Here's a "factory low" RT unit in Denver: https://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/d/littleton-2008-bmw-r1200rt/7260878867.html

I don't know how the lowering is achieved, but might be worth contacting the guy. Till dirtrider and others get here, that is. I recently picked up an '08 RT with a shorter suspension with 4700 miles on it. I'm 5'8" and it's a wonderful fit, although it's not factory lowered. Good luck.

 

Mine:

Edited January 24, 2021 by Still CAL
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[aggieengineer]

They offered a low seat. My 2008 model came with it, and I had it swapped out for the standard version.

[Bullett]

I bought an 07 hexhead with a low seat and standard suspension new in 2007. The low seat was the only way my short self could touch the ground with my toes.  I took the darned thing on a test ride on a damp and chilly day with the heated seat and grips keeping me toastier than I'd ever been on a bike, and I had to have it.  After about a year and some miles, I added shorter shocks, and the shop also shortened the side stand.  I really love the bike in this iteration and have been loathe to replace it.  I do have "long" legs for a short woman, but I'm still only 5'2" tall.  

[9Mary7]

Yes they did. It had shorter shocks as well as a lower one piece bench seat.

People could use just the "low" seat on a standard height model or vice versa to accommodate their particular "stature". (for a price of course)