BMW R 1300 R suspension setup and specs

BMW R 1300 R, 2025 onwards: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height, 137 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure.

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

2025 onwards BMW R 1300 R
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BMW R 1300 R

2025 onwards · standard · 1300 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Front electronic suspensionEVO Telelever with Dynamic ESA; optional electronic spring-rate (DSA)
Rear electronic suspensionBMW Dynamic ESA (semi-active); optional Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (electronic spring-rate)

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel137 mm (5.4 in)
Rear suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Fork diameter47 mm (1.9 in)
Front suspensionEVO Telelever
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 tire190/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1511 mm (59.5 in)
Rake27.5°
Trail127 mm (5.0 in)
Seat height785 mm (30.9 in)
Front brakeDual radial 4-piston calipers, floating discs
Rear brakeSingle floating disc, 2-piston caliper

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