BMW F 800 GS suspension setup and specs
BMW F 800 GS, 2008 to 2018: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 880 mm (34.6 in) seat height, 230 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.
BMW F 800 GS
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
| Fork diameter | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| Rear, solo | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Front, two up | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, two up | 42 psi · 2.9 bar |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-17 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1578 mm (62.1 in) |
| Rake | 26° |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Seat height | 880 mm (34.6 in) |
| Front brake | Dual disc, 2-piston floating calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 1-piston caliper |
Other BMW F 800 GS generations: 2024 onwards
Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.
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