BMW K 1300 GT - Manual (Page 38)

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is the rider’s step arch length, as it is called, measuring 1,810 mm or 71.3".
This is the distance measured along the inside of the rider’s legs between his
two feet resting on the ground, considering not only the absolute, geometric
height of the seat, but also the shape and width of the rider’s seat at the front,
where he actually sits.
While the seat is not adjustable, its waist-like shape tapering down towards
the fuel tank allows the rider to easily place his feet on the ground and gives
him extremely comfortable knee support at the sides, together with the usual
freedom of movement offered by BMW also for the sporting rider.
The geometric seat height of the regular seat is 820 millimetres or 32.3".
Shorter riders are able, as on the former model, to order a lower seat with
step arch length of 1,750 millimetres or 68.9" and a geometric seat height of
790 millimetres/31.1" as an option at no extra cost, or to have such a lower
seat fi tted subsequently at an extra price.
Despite the sporting and slender lines of the machine, the engineers at
BMW Motorrad have given particular attention to an adequately wide seat
area and ample support offered by the seat for both the rider and passenger.
In all, this ensures a standard of seating comfort quite supreme in the sports
motorcycle segment, particularly for the pillion rider.
Despite all its sporting character, the new K 1300 S is therefore just as
suitable for grand touring and riding with a passenger as every other
BMW motorcycle. And last but not least, lashing straps for luggage beneath
the seat again enhance the touring qualities of the K 1300 S.