BMW R 1150 GS Adventure suspension setup and specs

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure, 2002 to 2005: adjustable front preload, rear preload and rebound, 900 mm (35.4 in) seat height, 210 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 232 kg (511 lb).

Model years covered: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by BMW.

2002–2005 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure
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BMW R 1150 GS Adventure

2002–2005 · adventure · 1130 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel210 mm (8.3 in)
Rear suspension travel220 mm (8.7 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 height900 mm (35.4 in)
Weight232 kg (511 lb) dry
Front brakeDual disc, 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

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