Harley-Davidson 1200 Roadster (XL1200R) suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson 1200 Roadster, 2004 to 2006: adjustable rear preload, 714 mm (28.1 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 251 kg (553 lb).

Model years covered: 2004, 2005, 2006 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

2004–2006 Harley-Davidson 1200 Roadster
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Harley-Davidson 1200 Roadster

2004–2006 · cruiser · 1202 cc

Adjusters this bike has

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

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel82 mm (3.2 in)
Fork diameter39 mm (1.5 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, two up40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire100/90-19
Rear tire150/80-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1516 mm (59.7 in)
Rake29.3°
Trail117 mm (4.6 in)
Seat height714 mm (28.1 in)
Weight251 kg (553 lb) dry
Factory model codeXL1200R
Front brakeDual 292 mm discs, dual-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 292 mm disc, single-piston caliper

Other Harley-Davidson 1200 Roadster generations: 2007–2008

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