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BMW Motorcycle Rear Wheel Swinging Arms

A rear wheel swinging arm is an important part of your motorcycle's suspension. Also known as a swingarm, swing fork, or pivoted fork, it attached the rear wheel to the motorcycle's body. That helps the wheel pivot vertically, while absorbing bumps and the loads sitting, accelerating, and braking place on your suspension. They can be either single- or double-sided, and come in many types.

Types of Swingarms

  • Swinging fork: this is the original version. This type features a pair of parallel pipes that hold the rear axle at one end and pivot at the other end. Shock absorbers mount to the frame, below the seat rail and just in front of the rear axle.
  • Parallelogram: Introduced in 1985, this system is designed to prevent the sensation known as "shaft-jacking," where the motorcycle's rear squats during acceleration -- forcing the seat and rider to rise up. Some BMW Motorrad models feature a Paralever system that adds a second link between the transmission and the rear drive to keep the rear frame and driveshaft pivoting along the same axis.
  • Cantilever: this type extends the swinging fork, allowing a triangulated frame to transfer the swinging arm's movement to squeeze a shock absorber mount in front of the swingarm.
  • Extended swingarms: these keep the motorcycle's center of gravity as far forward as possible, limiting any tendencies to pop a wheelie at takeoff. For that reason, they're often found on drag racing motorcycles.
  • Single-sided: with this type, the suspension runs along one side of the rear wheel so that it can be mounted to a hub -- much as a car wheel is. These tend to be much stiffer than a double-sided swingarm, allowing it to withstand extra force.

How to Spot Rear Wheel Swinging Arm Problems

Like any suspension part, a rear wheel swingarm can eventually go bad. Signs of failure include poor handling as a result of worn-out bearings, clunking sounds from the rear of your motorcycle when you roll over uneven terrain, clicking sounds when you turn, and rough rides due to cracked shafts.

Where Should You Buy Replacement Rear Wheel Swinging Arms?

Since the average cost of a replacement swingarm can run into thousands of dollars, you'll want to be sure to buy the right one when shopping online for a replacement part. Our online parts center has yours in stock and ready to ship, so buy now to complete your repair project and get back out on the road in no time!

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Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
$1,590.32
Part Number: 33357925102
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Other Names: Rear Wheel Swinging Arm,
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 12,
    • R 12 nineT
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
$731.54
Part Number: 33357923505
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • CE 04
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
$1,895.13
Part Number: 33357924406
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33358389080
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • F 750 GS,
    • F 800 GS,
    • F 850 GS,
    • F 850 GS Adventure,
    • F 900 GS Adventure,
    • F 900 R,
    • F 900 XR
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
$1,542.62
Part Number: 33171539559
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Description: Paint mixture code ya45.
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R nineT,
    • R nineT Pure,
    • R nineT Urban G/S
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
Part Number: 33177696651
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Description: Part is no longer available. No alternative component available.
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • G 650 Xchallenge,
    • G 650 Xcountry,
    • G 650 Xmoto
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
Part Number: 33172312566
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33172330516
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1100 GS,
    • R 1100 R,
    • R 1100 RS,
    • R 1100 RT,
    • R 850 R
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
Part Number: 33177665281
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
$580.40
Part Number: 33358557756
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • G 310 GS,
    • G 310 R
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
$1,481.40
Part Number: 33177678641
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • F 800 S,
    • F 800 ST
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
$1,758.36
Part Number: 33178549121
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33177717877, 33178530062
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • F 800 R
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
Part Number: 33533054260
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
$586.12
Part Number: 33177711321
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • G 450 X
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
Part Number: 33172345277
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • F 650,
    • F 650 ST
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm,
Part Number: 33172324902
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
$5,792.56
Part Number: 33177690798
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • HP2 Enduro,
    • HP2 Megamoto
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
$743.78
Part Number: 33171457606
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 100 GS,
    • R 100 GS Paris-Dakar,
    • R 100 R
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
$1,590.32
Part Number: 33357925027
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1300 GS
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
Part Number: 33358561749
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33177715828, 33178528490
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • K 1600 B,
    • K 1600 GT,
    • K 1600 GTL,
    • K 1600 GTL Exclusive
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
Part Number: 33171452094
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33171452093
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 100 RS,
    • R 100 RT,
    • R 65,
    • R 80,
    • R 80 RT
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
$743.78
Part Number: 33171450492
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • K 100,
    • K 100 LT,
    • K 100 RS,
    • K 100 RT,
    • K 75,
    • K 75 C,
    • K 75 S
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
$1,895.13
Part Number: 33355A70125
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • F 900 GS
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm,
Part Number: 33178535869
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
Part Number: 33177677963
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33177658577
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • F 650 CS
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm
$2,418.88
Part Number: 33359445326
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 18,
    • R 18 B,
    • R 18 Classic,
    • R 18 Roctane,
    • R 18 Transcontinental
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
$1,192.76
Part Number: 33177669743
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1150 R,
    • R 1150 R Roadster
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
$1,312.03
Part Number: 33177660352
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Description: For vehicles with darkgraphit metallic [M946 (+)].
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • K 1200 GT,
    • K 1200 R,
    • K 1200 R Sport,
    • K 1200 S
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
Part Number: 33357728376
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33357728373
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • F 800 GT
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
$1,312.03
Part Number: 33172335167
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • K 1200 LT
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
$1,542.62
Part Number: 33178523879
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33177685098, 33177703584, 33177728633
Description: For vehicles with black storm metallic/vintage [wh01 (+)] or blue planet metallic/aluminum [wh02 (+)] or black storm metallic [wnd2 (+)]...
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • HP2 Sport,
    • R 1200 R,
    • R 1200 S,
    • R nineT,
    • R nineT Pure,
    • R nineT Racer,
    • R nineT Scrambler,
    • R nineT Urban G/S
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
$1,431.29
Part Number: 33178523870
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33177674525, 33177728625, 33178530566
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1200 GS,
    • R 1200 GS Adventure
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
Part Number: 33171240975
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 80 G/S,
    • R 80 ST
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
Part Number: 33172332465
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33172332463
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1200 C,
    • R 1200 C Independent
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
$1,685.74
Part Number: 33177661488
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1200 C,
    • R 1200 C Independent,
    • R 1200 C Montauk,
    • R 1200 CL
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
$1,318.79
Part Number: 33178526951
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • G 650 GS,
    • G 650 GS Sertao
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
$1,542.62
Part Number: 33357105550
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33358525239
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1200 R,
    • R 1200 RS,
    • R 1200 RT,
    • R 1250 R,
    • R 1250 RS,
    • R 1250 RT
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
$715.17
Part Number: 33171242236
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 100 /T,
    • R 100 CS,
    • R 100 RS,
    • R 100 RT,
    • R 80 RT
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
$1,758.36
Part Number: 33178549120
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33177708021, 33177728654, 33178522298, 33178535865
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • F 650 GS,
    • F 700 GS,
    • F 800 GS,
    • F 800 GS Adventure
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
$1,312.03
Part Number: 33172335107
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • K 1200 GT,
    • K 1200 RS
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
Part Number: 33178526945
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33177665280
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • F 650 GS,
    • F 650 GS Dakar,
    • G 650 GS
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
$1,542.62
Part Number: 33177105976
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33178535847
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1200 GS,
    • R 1200 GS Adventure,
    • R 1250 GS,
    • R 1250 GS Adventure
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
Part Number: 33358549982
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33178534383, 33178543488
Description: For vehicles with saphir-metallic black [wn43 (+)] and black storm metallic [wnd2 (+)].
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • S 1000 R,
    • S 1000 RR
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
$1,318.94
Part Number: 33358405428
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • C 650 GT,
    • C 650 Sport
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
$1,542.62
Part Number: 33357105551
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33358521812
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1200 RT,
    • R 1250 RT
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
$1,354.15
Part Number: 33177682119
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Description: For vehicles with weiss-aluminium 3 metallic matt [M954 (+)] or sonnen-gelb, zierl --/-- [U841 (+)].
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • K 1200 R,
    • K 1200 R Sport,
    • K 1200 S
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
Part Number: 33358524700
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33358535316
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • C 600 Sport,
    • C 650 GT,
    • C 650 Sport
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
Part Number: 33178523876
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33177669910, 33177703576, 33177728629
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1200 R,
    • R 1200 RT,
    • R 1200 ST,
    • R 900 RT 05 SF,
    • R 900 RT 10 SF
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
$1,542.62
Part Number: 33177105127
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33178535558
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1200 GS,
    • R 1250 GS,
    • R 1250 GS Adventure
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
Part Number: 33177652836
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Description: For vehicles with drivetrain, black [X568A (+)].
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1200 C
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
$1,382.24
Part Number: 33172322269
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33172324900
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • K 100 RS,
    • K 1100 LT,
    • K 1100 RS
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
Part Number: 33172323125
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Replaces: 33172322268
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • K 1,
    • K 100 RS,
    • K 1100 LT,
    • K 1100 RS
Not For Sale
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Black
$423.41
Part Number: 33171231010
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
$1,192.76
Part Number: 33172338126
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1150 GS,
    • R 1150 GS Adventure,
    • R 1150 R,
    • R 1150 RS,
    • R 1150 RT
Rear Wheel Swinging Arm, Silver
$1,033.71
Part Number: 33172332386
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Rear
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1100 S
Bushing Swinging Arm Pivot Point Right
$168.95
Part Number: 46517108480
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Other Names: Bushing Swinging Arm Pivo
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • M 1000 RR
Bushing Swinging Arm Pivot Point Left
$128.57
Part Number: 46517108479
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Other Names: Bushing Swinging Arm Pivo
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • M 1000 RR
Cover, Swinging-Arm Pivot Mount, Right
$63.87
Part Number: 46518392596
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Right
Other Names: Cover, Swinging-Arm Pivot
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 18,
    • R 18 B,
    • R 18 Classic,
    • R 18 Roctane,
    • R 18 Transcontinental
Cover, Swinging-Arm Pivot Mount, Left
$63.87
Part Number: 46518392591
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Left
Other Names: Cover, Swinging-Arm Pivot
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 18,
    • R 18 B,
    • R 18 Classic,
    • R 18 Roctane,
    • R 18 Transcontinental
Swinging Arm Black
$3,256.17
Part Number: 33357924430
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • M 1000 RR
Swinging Arm, Long
$14.00
Part Number: 46632313785
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1100 RT,
    • R 1150 RT
Swinging Arm Black
$2,755.24
Part Number: 33356898061
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • M 1000 R,
    • S 1000 R,
    • S 1000 RR
Swinging Arm, Long, Right
$135.39
Part Number: 46637701540
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Right
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • K 1200 GT,
    • K 1300 GT
Swinging Arm, Long, Right
$111.63
Part Number: 46637686678
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Right
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1200 RT,
    • R 900 RT 10 SF
Swinging Arm, Long, Left
$111.63
Part Number: 46637686677
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Left
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1200 RT,
    • R 900 RT 10 SF
Swinging Arm, Short Right
Part Number: 46632313784
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Right
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1100 RT,
    • R 1150 RT
Not For Sale
Swinging Arm, Short Left
$25.01
Part Number: 46632313783
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Left
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 1100 RT,
    • R 1150 RT
Swinging Arm, Long, Left
$135.39
Part Number: 46637701539
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Options: Left
Other Names: Swingarm
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • K 1200 GT,
    • K 1300 GT
Swinging Fork Pivot
$170.23
Part Number: 33358389086
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • F 750 GS,
    • F 800 GS,
    • F 850 GS,
    • F 850 GS Adventure,
    • F 900 GS,
    • F 900 GS Adventure,
    • F 900 R,
    • F 900 XR
Swinging Fork Pivot
$54.18
Part Number: 33177695830
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • F 650 GS,
    • F 700 GS,
    • F 800 GS,
    • F 800 GS Adventure
Swinging Fork Pivot
$198.69
Part Number: 33177683229
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • F 800 GT,
    • F 800 R,
    • F 800 S,
    • F 800 ST
Swinging Fork Pivot
Part Number: 33358528769
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Replaces: 33177707486
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • HP4,
    • M 1000 R,
    • M 1000 RR,
    • S 1000 R,
    • S 1000 RR,
    • S 1000 XR
Not For Sale
Swinging Fork Pivot
$53.47
Part Number: 33358554127
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • G 310 GS,
    • G 310 R
Swinging Fork Pivot
$173.81
Part Number: 33177711332
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • G 450 X
Swinging Fork Pivot
$216.11
Part Number: 33357725076
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • C 600 Sport,
    • C 650 GT,
    • C 650 Sport
Swinging Fork Pivot
$145.54
Part Number: 33359446069
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • CE 04
Swinging Fork Pivot
$195.86
Part Number: 33357925189
BMW-Motorrad BMW-Motorrad
Other Names: Superseded
Replaces: 33359899361
Fits:
  • BMW-Motorrad:
    • R 18,
    • R 18 B,
    • R 18 Classic,
    • R 18 Roctane,
    • R 18 Transcontinental

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