I am 6'5", 210 lbs and I am very comfortable on the F650GS, even though I still have the low seat from the original owner! With the gas tank under the seat, there is lots of room to fold your knees up high around the bike. I am looking for a taller seat if one comes available, or may consider a Sargeant or a Corbin later in the summer.
For comfortable long distance touring, esp at 100km/h and above, an aftermarket windshield is highly recommended. Never had a problem with wind in my legs and lap though.
Don't let the "650" fool you, the 2008 and above have the same 798cc twin engine as the F800GS, just with a milder cam and less aggressive tuning (71 HP @ 7000rpm). Have never driven it 2-up, so I have never had an issue with power as the bike itself is very light, just 390 lbs dry and 440 lbs wet. If you drive much in the city, then you will love the suspension and manoevrability.
For comfortable long distance touring, esp at 100km/h and above, an aftermarket windshield is highly recommended. Never had a problem with wind in my legs and lap though.
Don't let the "650" fool you, the 2008 and above have the same 798cc twin engine as the F800GS, just with a milder cam and less aggressive tuning (71 HP @ 7000rpm). Have never driven it 2-up, so I have never had an issue with power as the bike itself is very light, just 390 lbs dry and 440 lbs wet. If you drive much in the city, then you will love the suspension and manoevrability.
Took the new 650 out on a demo day couple weeks back (2up).
Passenger loved the comfort, my only 2 complaints were terrible wind protection (seamed to funnel wind up into your legs and lap) and lack of power.
The 1k model may take care of the power issue but ergo's are the same so wind buffering on the lap would drive me nuts.
