Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two (XL1200V) suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two, 2012 to 2016: adjustable rear preload, 710 mm (28.0 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

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 travel41 mm (1.6 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 tireMH90-21
Rear tire150/80-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1516 mm (59.7 in)
Rake30°
Trail145 mm (5.7 in)
Seat height710 mm (28.0 in)
Factory model codeXL1200V
Front brakeSingle 292 mm disc, dual-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 292 mm disc, single-piston caliper

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