Harley-Davidson Street 500 suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson Street 500, 2015 to 2021: adjustable rear preload, 720 mm (28.3 in) seat height, 40 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

2015–2021 Harley-Davidson Street 500
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Harley-Davidson Street 500

2015–2021 · cruiser · 494 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, solo40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front, two up30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, two up40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire100/80-17
Rear tire140/75-15

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1520 mm (59.8 in)
Rake32°
Trail114 mm (4.5 in)
Seat height720 mm (28.3 in)
Front brakeSingle disc, 2-piston floating caliper
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston floating caliper

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