Honda VTX1800 suspension setup and specs

Honda VTX1800, 2002 to 2008: adjustable rear preload, 708 mm (27.9 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 33 psi cold rear tire pressure, 320 kg (705 lb).

Model years covered: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Honda.

2002–2008 Honda VTX1800
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Honda VTX1800

2002–2008 · cruiser · 1795 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 travel100 mm (3.9 in)
Fork diameter45 mm (1.8 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 tire130/70-18
Rear tire180/70-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1717 mm (67.6 in)
Rake32.4°
Trail152 mm (6.0 in)
Seat height708 mm (27.9 in)
Weight320 kg (705 lb) dry
Front brakedual disc, three-piston calipers (LBS linked braking)
Rear brakesingle disc, three-piston caliper (LBS linked braking)

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