BMW R 1250 RT suspension setup and specs
BMW R 1250 RT, 2019 onwards: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure.
BMW R 1250 RT
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Adjustable |
| Front electronic suspension | BMW Dynamic ESA Next Generation (semi-active, automatic self-levelling) |
| Rear electronic suspension | BMW Dynamic ESA Next Generation (semi-active, automatic self-levelling) |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Fork diameter | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Front suspension | Telelever |
| Rear suspension | EVO Paralever |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, solo | 42 psi · 2.9 bar |
| Front, two up | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, two up | 42 psi · 2.9 bar |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm (58.5 in) |
| Rake | 25.9° |
| Trail | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 in) |
| Front brake | Dual floating disc, 4-piston radial calipers (partially integral) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 2-piston caliper (partially integral) |
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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