BMW R 1200 R suspension setup and specs

BMW R 1200 R, 2011 to 2014: adjustable front rebound, rear preload and rebound, 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by BMW.

2011–2014 BMW R 1200 R
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BMW R 1200 R

2011–2014 · standard · 1170 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Front electronic suspensionBMW ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) - optional
Rear electronic suspensionBMW ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) - optional

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel140 mm (5.5 in)
Front suspensionTelelever
Rear suspensionParalever

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

Wheelbase1495 mm (58.9 in)
Seat height800 mm (31.5 in)
Front brakeDual floating disc, 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

Other BMW R 1200 R generations: 2007–2010 · 2015–2018

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