BMW R 1150 GS suspension setup and specs

BMW R 1150 GS, 2000 to 2004: adjustable front preload, rear preload and rebound, 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height, 190 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 229 kg (505 lb).

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

2000–2004 BMW R 1150 GS
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BMW R 1150 GS

2000–2004 · adventure · 1130 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel190 mm (7.5 in)
Rear suspension travel200 mm (7.9 in)
Fork diameter35 mm (1.4 in)
Front suspensionTelelever
Rear suspensionParalever monoshock

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo32 psi · 2.2 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire110/80 R19
Rear tire150/70 R17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1510 mm (59.4 in)
Seat height840 mm (33.1 in)
Weight229 kg (505 lb) dry
Front brakeDual disc, 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

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