BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

[size=15px]This might have already been covered but I was unable to find it with the search function....[/size][size=15px][size=15px][size=15px]Does anyone know the difference in the high RT seat and the regular RT seat (2014+)? Is it just extra padding that gives it the additional height or is it constructed differently/a different pan that gives the higher seating position?[/size][size=15px][size=15px][size=15px]I also have an XR and the high seat on that bike is really just the standard pan with more padding, which in turn makes it more comfortable.[/size][size=15px][size=15px][size=15px]Long story short, I'm looking for a bit more padding, otherwise the standard seat is good for me.[/size][size=15px][size=15px][size=15px]TIA[/size]

Just looks like extra padding.

I recently bought a used high comfort seat which is much better. I can stomach 40 minutes or so on the standard one whereas  the thicker padding on the high seat is good for a couple of hours before a break. Would highly recommend the higher seat, although I don't  know if it can come heated.

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I have the 'high' seat. I ordered it when I specified my first new RTLC in 2016 and have swapped it from bike to bike onto my new (3rd) RT. It's the same seat base, just thicker padding. I find it very comfortable and the extra legroom is welcome. It is the heated version.
I had Touratech Kahedo seats on my previous hexhead and twincam RTs. I was primed to buy them for the LC, but I find the factory high seat to be fine for me and haven't felt it necessary to buy more Kahedos.

The  Low seat has minimal padding, its like sitting on a plank.

Thanks for the info guys/gals.


That is very helpful and kind of what I expected...but really glad to have my guess confirmed before I invest.

I bought a high seat yesterday on e-bay.  Given the time of year and the typical COVID excuses, it'll probably be a month before it arrives...but it's winter so no big deal.  I look forward to giving it a try.  Again, thanks to those that provided input on this...

speedy wrote: I bought a high seat yesterday on e-bay.  Given the time of year and the typical COVID excuses, it'll probably be a month before it arrives...but it's winter so no big deal.  I look forward to giving it a try.  Again, thanks to those that provided input on this...

Let us know how it goes. I expect it will be positive.

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I have a 2018 R1200RT, which came with the standard height seat. That was a bit too tall for me; I could stand on the balls of my feet, but it was difficult to push back. So, I ordered the OEM low seat. That's perfect in terms of being able to stand flat-footed, but the padding is really not comfortable after 1/2 hour. I now have the Sargent low seat with OEM heating. I must say this is the Goldilocks seat of the three. I highly recommend it.