BMW F850GS: seat height & fit
Can you flat-foot the BMW F850GS? Its 33.9" (86 cm) seat height is only half the story — here's the inseam you actually need once sag, seat width and boots are accounted for.
| Seat height (unladen) | 33.9" / 86 cm |
|---|---|
| Wet weight | 507 lb / 230 kg |
| Style | adv |
| Seat width | medium |
| Inseam to flat-foot | ~31.6" |
| Inseam for balls of feet | ~30.6" |
| Lowering options | Available |
| Approx. MSRP | $13,195 |
Fit by inseam
What you can expect on the BMW F850GS at a range of inseams, wearing riding boots:
| Inseam | Fit verdict |
|---|---|
| 28" | Too tall (or better, lowered) |
| 29" | Too tall (or better, lowered) |
| 30" | Tiptoes (or better, lowered) |
| 31" | Balls of both feet |
| 32" | Both feet flat |
| 33" | Both feet flat |
Frequently asked
- What is the seat height of the BMW F850GS?
- The BMW F850GS has a published unladen seat height of 33.9 inches (86 cm). Under your weight the suspension sags roughly 1.8 inch, so the effective height you reach is a little lower.
- Can short riders flat-foot the BMW F850GS?
- You can plant both feet flat on the BMW F850GS from roughly a 31.6-inch inseam, and get the balls of both feet down from about 30.6 inches (in riding boots). Below that you're on tiptoes.
- Can the BMW F850GS be lowered?
- Yes. Off-the-shelf lowering options exist for the BMW F850GS — lowering links, a lower seat, or a suspension lowering kit can typically recover around an inch and a half, often enough to move a tiptoe fit to balls-of-the-feet.
Lowering & gear for the BMW F850GS
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