BMW R 1200 C Montauk suspension setup and specs

BMW R 1200 C Montauk, 2004: adjustable rear preload, 750 mm (29.5 in) seat height, 145 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 249 kg (549 lb).

Model years covered: 2004. Figures as published by BMW.

2004 BMW R 1200 C Montauk
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BMW R 1200 C

2004 · cruiser · 1170 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel145 mm (5.7 in)
Rear suspension travel110 mm (4.3 in)
Fork diameter35 mm (1.4 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo32 psi · 2.2 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire150/80-16
Rear tire170/80-15

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1650 mm (65.0 in)
Trail86 mm (3.4 in)
Seat height750 mm (29.5 in)
Weight249 kg (549 lb) dry
Front brakeDual disc
Rear brakeSingle disc

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