Honda RVT1000R (RC51) suspension setup and specs
Honda RVT1000R (RC51), 2000 to 2006: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 196 kg (432 lb).
Honda RVT1000R (RC51)
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 | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Fork diameter | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm (55.5 in) |
| Rake | 23.5° |
| Trail | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 in) |
| Weight | 196 kg (432 lb) dry |
| Factory model code | RC51 |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper |
Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.
MotoSetGo covers the Honda RVT1000R (RC51) in the app, with a 30 day trial and no card up front.