BMW R 1200 GS suspension setup and specs

BMW R 1200 GS, 2013 to 2018: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height, 190 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by BMW.

2013–2018 BMW R 1200 GS
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BMW R 1200 GS

2013–2018 · adventure · 1170 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable
Front electronic suspensionDynamic ESA (optional)
Rear electronic suspensionDynamic ESA (optional)

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel190 mm (7.5 in)
Rear suspension travel200 mm (7.9 in)
Fork diameter37 mm (1.5 in)
Front suspensionTelelever
Rear suspensionParalever monoshock

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front tire120/70 R19
Rear tire170/60 R17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1507 mm (59.3 in)
Seat height850 mm (33.5 in)
Front brakeDual disc, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

Other BMW R 1200 GS generations: 2004–2006 · 2007–2009 · 2010–2012

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