RoadRider only
RideTune ref.Sag38 mm
PreloadReboundComp.Front41012Rear41012
clicks from fully closed
Balanced starting point for solo road riding, at the reference sag.
BMW R 1250 GS
Suspension starting points by how you ride and load the R 1250 GS. Browse for free — personalise to your exact weight with Premium.
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Reference setups
38 mm
OEM sag target
1254cc
Displacement
Adventure
Category
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TouringRider + luggage
RideTune ref.Sag36 mm
PreloadReboundComp.Front61113Rear61113
clicks from fully closed
More preload to hold ride height with luggage, and a touch more rebound to settle the extra weight.
Two-upRider + passenger
RideTune ref.Sag35 mm
PreloadReboundComp.Front71214Rear71214
clicks from fully closed
Extra preload and rebound so the rear stops wallowing with a passenger on board.
Off-roadSolo, standing
RideTune ref.Sag41 mm
PreloadReboundComp.Front3910Rear3910
clicks from fully closed
Softer and taller for trails — more sag and less compression so the wheel tracks over rocks and ruts.
These are reference starting points derived from OEM sag targets and typical load adjustments — not a substitute for measuring your own sag. Always set sag first, then fine-tune rebound and compression by feel.
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