Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 228 kg
- Ground clearance
- 103 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1518 mm
- Payload capacity
- 190 kg
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine
- 1252 cc · Revolution Max 1250T
- Cooling
- Liquid cooled
- Output
- 121 hp · 126 Nm
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Final drive
- Belt
- Fuelling
- Electronic fuel injection
Fuel & range
- Fuel capacity
- 11.8 L
Electronics & rider aids
- Cruise control
- Yes
- ABS
- Standard
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 160/70R17 73VFactory front fitment; tubeless wheel.H-D RH1250S spec 2021 · official
- Rear
- 180/70R16 77VFactory rear fitment; tubeless wheel.H-D RH1250S spec 2021 · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 36 psi cold at 20 C / 68 FExact RH model-code cold pressure at 20 C / 68 F; the motorcycle tyre-information label is the final check at the wheel.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
- Rear — solo
- 42 psi cold at 20 C / 68 FExact RH model-code cold pressure at 20 C / 68 F; the motorcycle tyre-information label is the final check at the wheel.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 15W-50Factory normal-condition viscosity.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
- Capacity
- 4.5 LTotal engine-oil capacity; the service oil change is 3.8 L.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
Coolant
- Type
- Genuine Harley-Davidson Extended Life Antifreeze and CoolantDo not open the cooling system hot.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
- Capacity
- 2.2 LFactory RH model-code cooling-system capacity.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
Brakes
- Fluid type
- DOT 4Use only fresh fluid from a sealed container.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- 91 AKI / 95 RONPremium unleaded fuel.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
- Ethanol tolerance
- E10 maximum for US-market motorcyclesDo not use E85 or methanol-containing fuel.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
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Michelin Anakee Adventure
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Michelin Anakee III
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Michelin Anakee Road
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Michelin Anakee Wild
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Pirelli Angel GT
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Pirelli Angel GT II
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Pirelli Angel ST
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33
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Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502
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Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50
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Avon Cobra Chrome
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Michelin Commander II
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Michelin Commander III Cruiser
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Michelin Commander III Touring
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Continental ContiClassicAttack
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Continental ContiEscape
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Continental ContiLegend
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Continental ContiMotion
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Continental ContiRoad
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Continental ContiRoadAttack 4
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Continental ContiTour
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Continental ContiTrailAttack 3
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Metzeler Cruisetec
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Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser
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Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara
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Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2
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Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
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Mitas Enduro Trail+
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Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852
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Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX
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IRC GP-21F / GP-22R
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Heidenau K60 Scout
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Dunlop K750
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Metzeler Karoo 4
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Metzeler Karoo Street
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Metzeler Lasertec
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Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
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Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross
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Pirelli MT 60 RS
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Pirelli Night Dragon
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Continental RB 2 / K 112
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Michelin Road 5
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Michelin Road 6
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Michelin Road 6 GT
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Michelin Road Classic
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Michelin Road W GT
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Metzeler Roadtec 01
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Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
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Metzeler Roadtec 02
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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
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Michelin Scorcher 11
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Michelin Scorcher 31
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Michelin Scorcher Adventure
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail III
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Avon Spirit ST
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Mitas Terra Force-R
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Continental TKC 70
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Continental TKC 70 Rocks
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Continental TKC 80
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Continental TKC 80²
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Metzeler Tourance
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Metzeler Tourance Next 2
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Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
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What breaks first and where.
Upper triple clamp may fracture — recall 26V075
CatastrophicOccasionalOn certain RH1250S motorcycles, the upper triple clamp may fracture under extreme loading, increasing the risk of loss of control.
Symptoms
- Visible cracking or fracture at the upper triple clamp
- Abnormal handlebar or steering movement after a hard impact
Field repairableNo — Do not attempt a field repair. Check VIN recall status and arrange the dealer inspection and replacement remedy; stop riding after an impact or if cracking or abnormal steering movement is present.
Where to find things
Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.
Engine oil fill
Engine-oil filler and level-check point are on the powertrain; use the owner-manual warm-engine level procedure.
ReferenceCoolant reservoir
Coolant reservoir is serviced through its plug and dipstick only when the engine and cooling system are completely cold.
ReferenceBrake fluid reservoir
Front reservoir is at the handlebar master cylinder; rear reservoir is adjacent to the rear-brake system. Keep levels above their minimum marks.
ReferenceAir filter housing
Air-cleaner housing is mounted at the engine intake; inspect its seal and element after dusty running.
ReferenceBattery
Battery removal starts with the chin spoiler and its extensions; disconnect negative first.
ReferenceFuse box — interior
The 40 A main fuse is under the left steering-head cover; the accessory fuse block is under the left side cover.
Reference