What seat to choose for my BMW R 1250 GS?

Choosing a suitable seat is crucial to contributing to your motorcycle comfort. Whether it's a pilot seat or a passenger seat, both can be beneficial to smoother and more enjoyable rides. Changing the seat may be necessary in case of discomfort on your bike, whether on short or long trips. This can also be part of a customization by choosing a seat of a new color. So, for some motorcycles like this one, there are sometimes a large number of original seats, a question arises: what BMW R 1250 GS seat choose? We're telling you everything in this article.

Lower seat for BMW R 1250 GS: what benefits?

The low seat is a real asset for small pilots, it allows additional confidence during climbs, descents, manoeuvres and stops. With a lower seat, it makes it easier to lay the foot on the ground.

For the BMW R 1250 GS, the low seat is reduced by 30 mm from the standard seat with a seat height of 820 to 840 mm.

Rallye seat for GS 1250: why choose it?

Rallye seats often offer different colours from standard seats with usually red and/or blue. These seats are particularly appreciated in enduro outings because they are suitable for standing position.

On the other hand, these single-seat seats contain a restricted space for the passenger, usually associated with a luggage carrier.

For the BMW R 1250 GS, two Rallye seats exist, one standard rally seat and one low rally seat which offers a height reduction of about 30 mm.

For models 1250 GS from 2020 to 2023, there are other Rallye seats :

• The seat Rallye low edition GS Trophy, with a singular blue

• The low rally seat with more distinctive colours

• The low seat Rallye edition 40 years, yellow and black.

High seat BMW R 1250 GS: for which drivers?

The high seat BMW is intended for tall pilots, which may experience discomfort in their position or in the joints. It allows a more comfortable driving position, for example the knees more relaxed.

With an additional 20 mm compared to the standard seat, the high seat BMW for R 1250 GS allows a variable seat height from 870 to 890 mm.

Comfort seat BMW R 1250 GS: What differences?

The BMW comfort seat allows a softer seat, thanks in particular to an additional Soft Touch foam and top quality. These seats are usually thicker, due to a larger foam padding.

There are two BMW R 1250 GS comfort seats:

• Standard comfort seat standard height.

• High comfort seat : adds about 20 mm.

Exclusive seat for BMW R 1250 GS

The BMW Exclusive seats benefits from extra work, offering a truly high-end experience. Mounted on your BMW R 1250 GS, an Exclusive seat guarantees an improved experience.

The Exclusive seat is available in three heights:

• The Exclusive low seat : about 20 mm lower

• The Standard Exclusive seat : standard height

• The High Exclusive seat : about 20 mm higher

There is also a exclusive passenger seat in order to accord the aesthetics of the two seats.

Passenger seat R 1250 GS: Which options?

In order to provide a more comfortable seat for your passenger, you can also replace your passenger seat BMW R 1250 GS.

There are several options, in addition to the Exclusive mentioned above:

• The passenger seat comfort : with more padding in order to make the rides for your passenger more enjoyable

• Standard passenger seat with GS logo

• Standard passenger seat without GS logo

Changing the passenger seat can give a new dimension to your outings in duo.

Heated seat for BMW R 1250 GS

On the BMW R 1250 GS produced from 2020 to 2023 (i.e. code type 0M01, 0M03), seat heating is an option that can be installed from its original factory outlet. These allow a heated seat, ideal in winter to reduce muscle fatigue and cold penetration.

There are then several heated seats for this GS:

• The low heated seat comfort : 825-845 mm

• High heated seat comfort 30 to 50 mm higher than standard

• The passenger seat comfort and heated

Be careful, if your bike is not equipped with the seat heating option, you will not be able to use this feature.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Why choose an original seat for my BMW R 1250 GS?

Choosing a seat, as for any original product BMW, assures you a perfect compatibility with your vehicle and the retention of the manufacturer guarantee. To facilitate installation and ensure sustainable quality, it is very important to select an original seat.

How do I install the new seat on my R 1250 GS motorcycle?

Whatever model you choose, installing the new seat is a very simple process. The assembly has no complicated step, just remove the old one and install the new seat on your R 1250 GS.

You can also read our article: How to change your motorcycle seat BMW, to find a detailed guide.

How do I know a high seat is better for me?

The height of your seat can have a real impact on your joint comfort. This is the easiest seat height to test without trying the seat itself. For example, we recommend installing a towel on your standard seat (which is 850 to 870 mm) on a thickness of about 2 cm and sit on it. You will then have a glimpse of the height of a high seat.

Do you still hesitate about the type of seat that suits you? Find our full article: how to choose the right motorcycle seat?

How to choose between high seat and comfort seat?

If you notice that a higher seat is what suits you, you may hesitate between a high seat and a comfort seat. If so, it is important to know all the differences between these two seats (comfort, height, use...). To do this, find our precise comparison between the two types of seats : high seat vs. comfort seat.

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