BMW R 12 nineT suspension setup and specs

BMW R 12 nineT, 2024 onwards: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload and rebound, 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 42 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 nineT
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BMW R 12 nineT

2024 onwards · standard · 1170 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Fork diameter45 mm (1.8 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire180/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1511 mm (59.5 in)
Seat height795 mm (31.3 in)
Front brakeDual disc
Rear brakeSingle disc

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