BMW R 1300 GS suspension setup and specs

BMW R 1300 GS, 2024 onwards: adjustable front rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height, 190 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by BMW.

2024 onwards BMW R 1300 GS
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BMW R 1300 GS

2024 onwards · adventure · 1300 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable
Front electronic suspensionDSA - Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (optional)
Rear electronic suspensionDSA - Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (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 suspensionEVO Telelever
Rear suspensionEVO Paralever monoshock

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 R19
Rear tire170/60 R17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1518 mm (59.8 in)
Seat height850 mm (33.5 in)
Front brakeDual disc, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

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