Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 117 suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 117, 2025 onwards: adjustable rear preload, 675 mm (26.6 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 40 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

2025 onwards Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 117
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Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

2025 onwards · cruiser · 1923 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 travel86 mm (3.4 in)
Fork diameter49 mm (1.9 in)
Front suspensionDual Bending Valve (SDBV)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire160/60R18
Rear tire240/40R18

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1665 mm (65.6 in)
Rake30°
Trail104 mm (4.1 in)
Seat height675 mm (26.6 in)
Front brakeDual disc, 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston floating caliper

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