BMW K 1200 GT suspension setup and specs
BMW K 1200 GT, 2006 to 2008: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height, 115 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure.
BMW K 1200 GT
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Front suspension | Duolever (BMW/Hossack type) |
| Rear suspension | Paralever monoshock |
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 | 1572 mm (61.9 in) |
| Rake | 29.4° |
| Trail | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 in) |
| Front brake | Dual disc, 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 2-piston caliper |
Other BMW K 1200 GT generations: 2003–2005
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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