More "upright" k's

[ultracyclist]

Given the following catagories of K-bikes:

1.) K1100

2.) K1000

Other than the "LT's", which of the designations(RT,GT, RS,S, and so on) are the most upright? I cannot tell from pic's or literature.

I do not tolerate "sport" positions very well. Are the larger K's like the K75's in that the footpegs always have the same location, but the handlebars are the variables?

I am just trying to keep this all straight. Am I making this harder than what it really is?

Thank you in advance for your help.

[Motorman]

Look for the models with the taller windshields. That should be the LT and RT models for more upright seating. I'm like you, I dislike the forward lean and find it very uncomfortable especially for longer rides.

[ultracyclist]

I know that there are K-RS's.
I thought the RT's were reserved for the oilheads.
Would a K-ST have close to the ergo's of an R-RT, as both are "sport touring"?

Then again, would not the GS have the tallest (height from top of windshield to ground)windshield based on your definition?
Thank you

[SheRidesABeemer]

Given the following catagories of K-bikes:

1.) K1100

2.) K1000

Other than the "LT's", which of the designations(RT,GT, RS,S, and so on) are the most upright? I cannot tell from pic's or literature.

I do not tolerate "sport" positions very well. Are the larger K's like the K75's in that the footpegs always have the same location, but the handlebars are the variables?

I am just trying to keep this all straight. Am I making this harder than what it really is?

Thank you in advance for your help.

The K1100LT and any K75, except the S will give you a nice upright position. The K100RT would probably be the same, but you are getting into a much older bike. The K12GT is not at like these, and the rider is leaned over. Anything with an S has a lean (sport)

[Bokrijder]

I know that there are K-RS's.
I thought the RT's were reserved for the oilheads.
Would a K-ST have close to the ergo's of an R-RT, as both are "sport touring"?

Then again, would not the GS have the tallest (height from top of windshield to ground)windshield based on your definition?
Thank you

Well yes, --- but , sort of, it depends, etc. BMW offers adjustable windshields, optional windshields, optional seats, thus it is a bit hard to pin down a bike based on the model code. The suffix is a general classification, and loose one at that.
Gail is pretty much correct, but the S in GS does not define a seating position resembling a sport bike.
A few years ago the model coding seemed to be more consistent. I suspect that BMW's marketing department now has a large hand in assigning model names. I have a difficult time following them.
Time for a trip to the dealer.

Motard

[sgborgstrom]

The K100RT, I think available only in 1985 and '86 (it was a long time ago).
http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/photos/photophotos/k100rt_small.jpg

Wasn't there a K75RT too?

I think of my K100RS as a fairly upright motorcycle, but then I have gorilla arms.

Steve

[godzilla]

After I crashed my K100RS, the mechanic 'converted' her to a standard K100, which means he stripped of the fairing and put on a round headlight assembly. He also put on a different dash to match the headlight and a radiator cowling. He left the short sport bars and I really didn't like that too much, so he got me a set of K100RT handlebars (with heated grips!) and put those on. Much more comfortable.

I don't think the RS had different footpegs/controls. So I am pretty sure the only difference is in the handlebars. The seats are the same, too.

I don't think he had to change the clutch or front brake cables, but that's been several years and I can't wuite remember. Possible, though.

[bmwrider@beer]

The K100RT, I think available only in 1985 and '86 (it was a long time ago).
http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/photos/photophotos/k100rt_small.jpg



Nutin wrong with old bikes...:gerg

(and they are very upright/comfortable..once you change the stock seat)