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).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Honda.

2000–2006 Honda RVT1000R (RC51)
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Honda RVT1000R (RC51)

2000–2006 · sport · 999 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire190/50 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1410 mm (55.5 in)
Rake23.5°
Trail95 mm (3.7 in)
Seat height820 mm (32.3 in)
Weight196 kg (432 lb) dry
Factory model codeRC51
Front brakeDual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 220mm disc, single-piston caliper

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