BMW R 1200 RT suspension setup and specs

BMW R 1200 RT, 2014 to 2018: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure.

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

2014–2018 BMW R 1200 RT
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BMW R 1200 RT

2014–2018 · sport-touring · 1170 cc

Adjusters this bike has

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

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel136 mm (5.4 in)
Fork diameter37 mm (1.5 in)
Front suspensionTelelever
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

Wheelbase1485 mm (58.5 in)
Seat height805 mm (31.7 in)
Front brakeDual floating disc, 4-piston calipers (partially integral)
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper (partially integral)

Other BMW R 1200 RT generations: 2005–2009 · 2010–2013

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