er... will it fit??

[Z-weiser]

Hello

cool forum by the way - looks like loads of good info!

hope you don't mind a potential owner asking a few questions!

i'm new to these bikes - was attracted by the looks and very good reviews but i'm not sure how comfy it would be for me for longer rides!

i'm a 6'4" 16 stone bloke with long legs and currently ride a Varadero (which fits great) and having sat on an R1100S it feels comfy but would appreciate it if any similarly sized riders would be able to share their comments on the long ride comfort of the S!

thanks!

Z

[nab 301]

Welcome to the forum

I'm similar height but have managed up to 800km's in a day with reasonable comfort ,but i've been leaning more and more towards a big trailie of late ..........

[herrman]

Hi Z,
Try one for size, Any official BMW dealer should loan you one for a decent test ride---1/2 day or longer. Does'nt mean you have to buy it though!!!

Give it a try,
Regards Peter.

[Z-weiser]

Cheers guys - i think i will see if i can get a long test one one!

heard nothing but good things about them so far and a friend of mine has an R1100RS which he loves!

i just prefer the looks of the S but the comfort of the RS is brilliant!

The test ride will swing it weither way - gonna be a total change from the 'dero!

cheers for the comments and advice - any more is welcome!

i like friendly forums!

Z

[Boxadog 2000]

Hi Z-weiser

Welcome to our little corner of the madhouse.

Me I am only about 5 10 and it was real comfy but even better with a foot rest lowering kit.

but now I ahave a GS

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So there you go.

Enjoy

[PBBoxer]

Welcome to teh site

Im just over 6'4 and 17 stone

Bloody loved the thing but have now got some back damage (not down to the bike)

Buy one, theyre ace

[johnl]

im'6'4" with long legs and can never get any trousers to fit. i fit on the r1100s and like it lots. try it for yourself but should'nt be an issue.

[throttlemeister]

I have no idea about your stones, but I am 6'2" with a 36" inseam putting in 90kg and have a blast everytime I ride it. Last years vacation I did 2 consecutive 900km days going home, and though obviously tired at the end of the day, I was not cramped at all.

If you like it, and your knees are a tad cramped, you can also look into getting the BMW comfort seat, which is about 1" higher than stock. It's on my wish list. If you get a 2004 or newer Boxercup replica, it will come with this seat as standard.

[Cobbster]

Hi Z
I'm 6'2" about 15.5 stone and find the S pretty comfortable on long stints. The longest Iv'e rode it in a day was 350 miles up in Scotland through twisty roads and got off pretty much unscathed. I have a bit knee and neck trouble which I've sorted with bar backs and maybe this year I'll fit a peg lowering kit.

Have fun you'll love it but be prepared to give this bike a bit time for it to grow on you.

Cheers, Cobbster.

[Harry Lime]

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[winger]

Ditto,from a Varadero to an S pheww,that'll be a serious culture shock,'As well as' good combo, 'Instead of' i'd ride one first,and make sure it's got high bars.

[Z-weiser]

Cheers again for all the comments - looks like a test ride is the way forward!!

need to take beloved with me as we do a trip or two a year two up!

can you fit top boxs to the S? does it need BMW bits or do GIVI et al do something that fits??

thanks again

Z

[Lars1974]

Hi mate,

i am 6ft2 and about 17-18 stone and the R1100s fits me perfect...no aches even after a 600 mile day...
go ahead and test one...make sure you go for a nice long test ride but i am sure you will find the S-Q perfect.

Regarding your questions about topboxes...i fitted a Ventura Sport rack and that together with the panniers was more than enough for me and the missus to travel 4000km around spain with all luggage...see picture..

Hope this help!
Thx Lars

[Z-weiser]

Nice bike Lars!

right - i'm sold . . . . i'm going for a test ride!

thanks again

will let y'all know what i think after the ride!

Z

[northernboxer]

Damien, is that you pal.