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.

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by BMW.

2000–2004 BMW K 1200 RS
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BMW K 1200 RS

2000–2004 · sport-touring · 1171 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel115 mm (4.5 in)
Rear suspension travel150 mm (5.9 in)
Fork diameter35 mm (1.4 in)
Front suspensionTelelever
Rear suspensionParalever monoshock

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire170/60 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1550 mm (61.0 in)
Seat height780 mm (30.7 in)
Front brakeDual disc, 4-piston fixed calipers (EVO)
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

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