BMW R 1200 GS suspension setup and specs
BMW R 1200 GS, 2010 to 2012: adjustable front preload, rear preload and rebound, 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height, 190 mm of front suspension travel.
BMW R 1200 GS
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Adjustable |
| Front electronic suspension | ESA (optional) |
| Rear electronic suspension | ESA (optional) |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Fork diameter | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Front suspension | Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Paralever monoshock |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, two up | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Front tire | 110/80 R19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70 R17 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm (59.3 in) |
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Front brake | Dual disc, 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 2-piston caliper |
Other BMW R 1200 GS generations: 2004–2006 · 2007–2009 · 2013–2018
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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