BMW R 1150 RS suspension setup and specs

BMW R 1150 RS, 2002 to 2004: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

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

2002–2004 BMW R 1150 RS
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BMW R 1150 RS

2002–2004 · sport-touring · 1130 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel135 mm (5.3 in)

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 tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire170/60 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1468 mm (57.8 in)
Seat height790 mm (31.1 in)
Front brakeDual disc, 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

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