Harley-Davidson Sportster S (RH1250S) suspension setup and specs
Harley-Davidson Sportster S, 2025 onwards: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 753 mm (29.6 in) seat height, 92 mm of front suspension travel, 40 psi cold rear tire pressure.
Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Adjustable |
| Front rebound | Adjustable |
| Front compression | Adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Adjustable |
| Rear compression | Adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Fork diameter | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted fork |
| Rear suspension | Piggyback monoshock |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, solo | 40 psi · 2.8 bar |
| Front, two up | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, two up | 40 psi · 2.8 bar |
| Front tire | 160/70R17 |
| Rear tire | 180/70R16 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm (59.8 in) |
| Rake | 30° |
| Trail | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Seat height | 753 mm (29.6 in) |
| Factory model code | RH1250S |
| Front brake | Single disc, radial monoblock 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc, floating single-piston caliper |
Other Harley-Davidson Sportster S generations: 2021–2024
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