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).
BMW R 1150 GS
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Fork diameter | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Front suspension | Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Paralever monoshock |
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 | 110/80 R19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70 R17 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1510 mm (59.4 in) |
| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 in) |
| Weight | 229 kg (505 lb) dry |
| Front brake | Dual disc, 4-piston fixed calipers |
| 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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