Harley-Davidson Road King (FLHRXS) suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson Road King, 2017 to 2022: adjustable rear preload, 671 mm (26.4 in) seat height, 117 mm of front suspension travel, 40 psi cold rear tire pressure, 371 kg (818 lb).

Model years covered: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

2017–2022 Harley-Davidson Road King
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Harley-Davidson Road King

2017–2022 · touring · 1746 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 travel117 mm (4.6 in)
Rear suspension travel55 mm (2.2 in)
Fork diameter49 mm (1.9 in)

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 tire130/60B19
Rear tire180/55B18

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1625 mm (64.0 in)
Rake26°
Trail175 mm (6.9 in)
Seat height671 mm (26.4 in)
Weight371 kg (818 lb) wet
Factory model codeFLHRXS
Front brakeDual disc, 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 4-piston fixed caliper (Reflex linked)

Other Harley-Davidson Road King generations: 2000–2006 · 2007–2011 · 2012–2013 · 2014–2016

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