Honda VTX1300 suspension setup and specs

Honda VTX1300, 2003 to 2009: adjustable rear preload, 685 mm (27.0 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 33 psi cold rear tire pressure, 301 kg (664 lb).

Model years covered: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Honda.

2003–2009 Honda VTX1300
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Honda VTX1300

2003–2009 · cruiser · 1312 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 travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel94 mm (3.7 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Front, two up33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front tire140/80-18
Rear tire170/80-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1669 mm (65.7 in)
Rake32°
Seat height685 mm (27.0 in)
Weight301 kg (664 lb) dry
Front brakesingle disc, twin-piston caliper
Rear brakesingle disc, single-piston caliper

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