BMW F 850 GS suspension setup and specs

BMW F 850 GS, 2019 to 2023: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 860 mm (33.9 in) seat height, 204 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by BMW.

Covers the Base, Dynamic ESA trims, which share this hardware.

BMW F 850 GS

2019–2023 · adventure · 853 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preload	Not adjustable
Rear preload	Adjustable
Rear rebound	Adjustable
Rear electronic suspension	Dynamic ESA (optional)

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel	204 mm (8.0 in)
Rear suspension travel	219 mm (8.6 in)
Fork diameter	43 mm (1.7 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	1593 mm (62.7 in)
Seat height	860 mm (33.9 in)
Front brake	Dual disc, 2-piston floating calipers
Rear brake	Single disc, 1-piston caliper

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