Harley-Davidson XR1200 suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson XR1200, 2008 to 2012: adjustable rear preload, 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height, 124 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

2008–2012 Harley-Davidson XR1200
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Harley-Davidson XR1200

2008–2012 · standard · 1202 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 travel124 mm (4.9 in)
Rear suspension travel89 mm (3.5 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 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 tire120/70-18
Rear tire190/50-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1519 mm (59.8 in)
Rake29.3°
Trail130 mm (5.1 in)
Seat height775 mm (30.5 in)
Front brakeDual 292 mm discs, 4-piston Nissin calipers
Rear brakeSingle 260 mm disc, single-piston Nissin caliper

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