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.
BMW R 12
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Front rebound | Not adjustable |
| Front compression | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Not adjustable |
| Rear compression | Not adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Fork diameter | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, solo | 39 psi · 2.7 bar |
| Front, two up | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, two up | 42 psi · 2.9 bar |
| Front tire | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear tire | 180/65 B16 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm (59.8 in) |
| Seat height | 754 mm (29.7 in) |
| Front brake | Dual disc |
| Rear brake | Single disc |
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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