BMW R 12 suspension setup and specs

BMW R 12, 2024 onwards: adjustable rear preload, 754 mm (29.7 in) seat height, 90 mm of front suspension travel, 39 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by BMW.

2024 onwards BMW R 12
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BMW R 12

2024 onwards · cruiser · 1170 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel90 mm (3.5 in)
Rear suspension travel90 mm (3.5 in)
Fork diameter45 mm (1.8 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo39 psi · 2.7 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire120/70 R19
Rear tire180/65 B16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1520 mm (59.8 in)
Seat height754 mm (29.7 in)
Front brakeDual disc
Rear brakeSingle disc

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