Harley-Davidson 1200 Sport (XL1200S) suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson 1200 Sport, 2000 to 2003: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 240 kg (529 lb).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

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 tire130/90-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1515 mm (59.6 in)
Rake29.6°
Trail117 mm (4.6 in)
Seat height740 mm (29.1 in)
Weight240 kg (529 lb) dry
Factory model codeXL1200S
Front brakeDual 292 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 292 mm disc, single-piston caliper

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