BMW K 1200 RS suspension setup and specs
BMW K 1200 RS, 2000 to 2004: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height, 115 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure.
BMW K 1200 RS
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 | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Fork diameter | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Front suspension | Telelever |
| 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 | 170/60 ZR17 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1550 mm (61.0 in) |
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 in) |
| Front brake | Dual disc, 4-piston fixed calipers (EVO) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 2-piston caliper |
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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