Suspenders 43 Posted September 14, 2015 Why do BMW riders have such good posture? Is it the seat? Maybe the handlebar, seat and foot peg positioning? Is it the BMW riders themselves? I have ridden the 1200 GS for an hour or so and forgot to note my posture. Hmm? Unbeknownst to me, did I have good posture? I know when I am on the KTM my posture is bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted September 14, 2015 It's the golden spoon stuck up their posterior Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted September 14, 2015 Speaking from experience, it is the foot peg, seat, and handle bar relationship. Quite frankly, they are some of the best laid out bikes on the planet as far as ergonomics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BSon2or4 28 Posted September 14, 2015 I'm not sure where I saw it but there is a web page I came across a while ago that had the measurements for a good number of bikes that you could plug in your measurements and match it to the bikes to get proper risers, bars and other ilk that would get you into a good posture position for rider size for both sitting and standing. It also would give you your knee and elbow angles in those positions along with the comfortable ergonomic angles for comparison. I just happened to match up pretty good with stock on what I got and it's comfortable. That said it could be that most BMW dealerships push the comfort factors because comfortable riding accessories can be financed in when buying the bike on credit and they want happy customers. I"m not a salesman, but happy customers are repeat customers, and uncomfortable rides don't make happy customers. Btw, It's not a golden spoon, it's the glint off the topical novocaine they use in the finance department before they stuff it in and break it off so the payment doesn't hurt so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted September 14, 2015 http://cycle-ergo.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 147 Posted September 14, 2015 They all study the Marketing videos. I own one and am almost embarrassed when I ride to the BMW shop with my slouchy posture . I don,t play into the standing up parking lot ride threw routine . What Bikeslut said . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldbeemer 0 Posted September 14, 2015 I've had several BMW's..... '00 1150GS, '04 1150GSA, '06 R1200RT, '15 R1200RTW, '07 G650X and have ridden a fair shair of other bikes through the years. My BMW's have fit me very well and through the ergonomics, places me into a natural position to have good posture. That and like Bikeslut says, I have a golden spoon up my posterior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted September 14, 2015 My 1150gs was the only bike I didn't change everything on to get it to fit me. Stock bars, stock pegs, stock seat. Some rox risers and it was all day comfortable. The ergos naturally put you into the proper posture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted September 14, 2015 George, You find it to be very Dangerous, being curious. Didn't you learn anything in school! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danrider 5 Posted September 14, 2015 They all study the Marketing videos. I own one and am almost embarrassed when I ride to the BMW shop with my slouchy posture . I don,t play into the standing up parking lot ride threw routine . What Bikeslut said . Oh Curious George!!! It is because you are a Monkey!!! I am with Kug on this, I own one too and I do not fit the seen!!! nor the posture!!! But love the bike! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 413 Posted September 14, 2015 Not an owner and never having been an owner of a 2 wheeled BMW (Ive had a couple of 4 wheeled BMWs), I did not quite get the gist of Georges question until I went looking around.....now I get it, you need to wear the correct helmet and boots to extract the proper BMW posture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperBob 21 Posted September 14, 2015 It's the $100 bills in their back pack. Very heavy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REV5 0 Posted September 14, 2015 Its because the seat is so uncomfortable and thats the position that hurts the least. Or the spoon thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suspenders 43 Posted September 15, 2015 I was wondering what direction this thread would take. Would it stay positive and informative as intended? NO I am now a Monkey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted September 15, 2015 I was wondering what direction this thread would take. Would it stay positive and informative as intended? NO I am now a Monkey! sorry... I didn't know you wanted a serious thread... as others have said; BMW has prided itself on touring bikes with a sporty edge. To tour, you want a good seat/bar/peg positions ... you want to be able to be comfortable for hours on end. BMW riders have this expectation. They even make sacrifices for it... they'll take the extra weight, lose a few horsepower, endure wonky suspension ideas, because they are comfortable bikes. My KLR is actually very comfortable, and seating posture is BMW like... but it's ugly, smelly, and slow, so I don't get to park very close to the barista. there you go, "Curious George the Wrench Monkey" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 384 Posted September 18, 2015 Guy's, Is the Germany style. Like mom use to say:" Brust raus Bauch rein". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted September 18, 2015 " Brust raus Bauch rein". Bikeslut's mom says the same thing. And she doesn't know a word of German. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted September 18, 2015 I am now a Monkey! Eye-talian Boinger-monkey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahum 0 Posted September 20, 2015 All hilarious! Seriously though it's the layout. I have a 650 and it makes it easy to sit up straight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelRain 0 Posted September 21, 2015 I rarely ever sit on the BMW (even in my morning and evening commutes) so I guess "form" is bike dependent and rider dependent on an MX, SX, Enduro, or DS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted September 21, 2015 I rarely ever sit on the BMW (even in my morning and evening commutes) so I guess "form" is bike dependent and rider dependent on an MX, SX, Enduro, or DS. He lives! Where u been? CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 147 Posted September 21, 2015 I rarely ever sit on the BMW (even in my morning and evening commutes) so I guess "form" is bike dependent and rider dependent on an MX, SX, Enduro, or DS. Ya please get in touch with us !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 413 Posted September 21, 2015 I was wondering what direction this thread would take. Would it stay positive and informative as intended? NO I am now a Monkey! What's wrong wit u monkey man?? didn't you see my post, you wheelie are not paying attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suspenders 43 Posted September 21, 2015 Boinger monkey at that? In this new age of political correctness I am waiting for the media to pick up on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
