BMW R nineT /5 suspension setup and specs

BMW R nineT /5, 2020: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 39 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2020. Figures as published by BMW.

2020 BMW R nineT /5
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BMW R nineT

2020 · standard · 1170 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Fork diameter46 mm (1.8 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo39 psi · 2.7 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

Wheelbase1476 mm (58.1 in)
Rake25.5°
Trail102 mm (4.0 in)
Seat height785 mm (30.9 in)
Front brakeDual disc
Rear brakeSingle disc

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