BMW R 1200 R suspension setup and specs

BMW R 1200 R, 2015 to 2018: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height, 140 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure.

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

2015–2018 BMW R 1200 R
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BMW R 1200 R

2015–2018 · standard · 1170 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Front electronic suspensionBMW Dynamic ESA (semi-active) - optional
Rear electronic suspensionBMW Dynamic ESA (semi-active) - optional

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel140 mm (5.5 in)
Rear suspension travel140 mm (5.5 in)
Fork diameter45 mm (1.8 in)
Front suspensionUSD telescopic
Rear suspensionEVO Paralever

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

Wheelbase1515 mm (59.6 in)
Rake27.7°
Trail116 mm (4.6 in)
Seat height790 mm (31.1 in)
Front brakeDual floating disc, 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

Other BMW R 1200 R generations: 2007–2010 · 2011–2014

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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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