BMW R 1150 R suspension setup and specs
BMW R 1150 R, 2001 to 2006: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.
BMW R 1150 R
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Front compression | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Adjustable |
| Rear compression | Not adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
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 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60 ZR17 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1486 mm (58.5 in) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| 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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