BMW R 1200/1250 GS
Regular price
$279.00
Sale
“The UTOPIA” Built-in Driver Backrest in material and thread to closely match your stock seat. Can be adjusted up/down as well as forward & back to fit your height and riding position. Pivots while riding for natural position and folds forward to allow passenger to mount & dismount. Easy to install with minimal tools. Available in recommended “Comfort” pad for optimal, long-riding support as well as shorter “Sport” pad.
Includes:
- Removable pouch with shoulder strap
- All mounting hardware in black powder coat finish
Installation & Other Info:
- This model does require that you unstaple and fold back material & foam from seat pan in order to install mounting bracket. When reupholstering, the bar will reveal where you need to cut a small line in the material for the bar to pass through. Please be assured, thousands of riders have installed this without difficulty and the material will not run or fray. If you don't have a power or pneumatic stapler, a local upholstery shop can complete the install. If you'd like additional information please contact us by phone, email or the "contact us" form.

This backrest is clearly a high-quality product, just like the one I previously purchased for my Yamaha RSV. It’s well made and feels solid and durable. Nearly every aspect of this purchase was excellent, with the exception of the installation.
The backrest was not a simple bolt-on installation. I had to take the pillion seat to an upholsterer, as the install required removing the seat cover, perforating both the foam and the cover, drilling holes into the molded plastic base, and then reinstalling the cover. This added an extra $75 to the overall cost.
Utopia makes fantastic products, and I do recommend them. That said, they really need to develop a more straightforward installation solution for BMW GSA models.
Excellent quality, installation was easier than expected.
Called me back on a day they were closed to help me. I love my backrest!
The owner called me the day after ordering to discuss fitment on a heated seat. After agreeing to the purchase, the backrest was shipped the following day. The mounting instructions were clear and the product was flawless. This is the third backrest that I have ordered from Utopia for various motorcycles.
