Triumph Thruxton RS suspension setup and specs

Triumph Thruxton RS, 2020 to 2024: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 197 kg (434 lb).

Model years covered: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Triumph.

2020–2024 Triumph Thruxton RS
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Triumph Thruxton RS

2020–2024 · standard · 1200 cc

Adjusters this bike has

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

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)
Front suspension43mm USD BPF
Rear suspensiontwin piggyback reservoir shocks

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up32 psi · 2.2 bar
Rear, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire160/60 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 in)
Rake22.8°
Trail92 mm (3.6 in)
Seat height810 mm (31.9 in)
Weight197 kg (434 lb) dry
Front brakeTwin 310mm floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
Rear brakeSingle 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper

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