BMW R 1200 C Independent suspension setup and specs
BMW R 1200 C Independent, 2001 to 2004: adjustable rear preload, 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height, 145 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 236 kg (520 lb).
BMW R 1200 C
Adjusters this bike has
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Not adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Fork diameter | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| Rear, solo | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Front, two up | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, two up | 42 psi · 2.9 bar |
| Front tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-15 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1650 mm (65.0 in) |
| Trail | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Seat height | 740 mm (29.1 in) |
| Weight | 236 kg (520 lb) dry |
| 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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