BMW F 800 R suspension setup and specs
BMW F 800 R, 2009 to 2014: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height, 125 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure.
BMW F 800 R
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Front rebound | Not adjustable |
| Front compression | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Adjustable |
| Rear compression | Not adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Fork diameter | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, solo | 42 psi · 2.9 bar |
| Front, two up | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, two up | 42 psi · 2.9 bar |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm (59.8 in) |
| Rake | 25° |
| Trail | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Front brake | Dual disc, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc, single-piston caliper |
Other BMW F 800 R generations: 2015–2019
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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