BMW R 12 G/S suspension setup and specs

BMW R 12 G/S, 2025 onwards: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 211 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

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

2025 onwards BMW R 12 G/S
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BMW R 12 G/S

2025 onwards · standard

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel211 mm (8.3 in)
Rear suspension travel200 mm (7.9 in)
Fork diameter45 mm (1.8 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up39 psi · 2.7 bar

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