Honda VTX 1300: review, history, specs

Class: cruiser

Production: 2002-2009

Predecessor: Honda VT1100 Shadow

Successor: Honda VT1300C (Fury, Stateline, Sabre, Interstate)

Models
Honda VTX1300S 2003-2007 (Europe, North America, Australia)	Honda VTX1300C 2004-2009 (Europe, North America, Australia)	Honda VTX1300R 2005-2009 (Europe, North America, Australia)	Honda VTX1300T 2008-2009 (USA)
Honda VTX1300S	Honda VTX1300C	Honda VTX1300R	Honda VTX1300T

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2003	Europe, North America, Australia	Name: Honda VTX1300S Code: VTX1300S3, VTX1300S A / VTX1300S AC
2004	Europe, North America, Australia	Name: Honda VTX1300S, Honda VTX1300C Code: VTX1300S4, VTX1300S A / VTX1300S AC, VTX1300C A / VTX1300C AC
2005	Europe, North America, Australia	Name: Honda VTX1300S, Honda VTX1300C, Honda VTX1300R Code: VTX1300S5, VTX1300S A / VTX1300S AC, VTX1300C A / VTX1300C AC, VTX1300R A / VTX1300R AC
2006	Europe, North America, Australia	Name: Honda VTX1300S, Honda VTX1300C, Honda VTX1300R Code: VTX1300S6, VTX1300S A / VTX1300S AC, VTX1300C A / VTX1300C AC, VTX1300R A / VTX1300R AC
2007	Europe, North America, Australia	Name: Honda VTX1300S, Honda VTX1300C, Honda VTX1300R Code: VTX1300S7, VTX1300S A / VTX1300S AC, VTX1300C A / VTX1300C AC, VTX1300R A / VTX1300R AC
2008	USA	Name: Honda VTX1300C, Honda VTX1300R, Honda VTX1300T Code: VTX1300C A / VTX1300C AC, VTX1300R A / VTX1300R AC, VTX1300T A / VTX1300T AC
2009	USA	Name: Honda VTX1300C, Honda VTX1300R, Honda VTX1300T Code: VTX1300C A / VTX1300C AC, VTX1300R A / VTX1300R AC, VTX1300T A / VTX1300T AC

Specifications

Honda VTX1300: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2575 mm / 101,4 in – VTX1300S / VTX1300R 2400 mm / 94,5 in – VTX1300C
	Overall width	960 mm / 37,8 in – VTX1300S / VTX1300R 920 mm / 36,2 in – VTX1300C
	Overall height	1125 mm / 44,3 in – VTX1300S / VTX1300R 1110 mm / 43,7 in – VTX1300C
	Seat height	685 mm / 27,0 in – VTX1300S / VTX1300R 697 mm / 27,46 in – VTX1300C
	Wheelbase	1670 mm / 65,7 in – VTX1300S / VTX1300R 1665 mm / 65,6 in – VTX1300C
	Ground clearance	130 mm / 5,11 in – VTX1300S / VTX1300R 125 mm / 4,9 in – VTX1300C
	Dry weight	305 kg / 672 lbs – VTX1300S / VTX1300R 296 kg / 653 lbs – VTX1300C
	Curb (wet) weight
FRAME	Type	Double cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	Telescopic fork 41 mm, 110 mm (4,3 in)
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with twin-shock, 94 mm (3,7 in) - VTX1300S / VTX1300R Swingarm with twin-shock, 91 mm (3,6 in) - VTX1300C Adjustable: 5-way spring pre-load
	Front tire size	140/80-17M/C (69H) – VTX1300S / VTX1300R 110/90-19M/C (62H) – VTX1300C
	Rear tire size	170/80-15M/C (77H)
	Front brake	Single disc, 336 mm, 2-piston caliper
	Rear brake	Single disc, 296 mm, 1-piston caliper
	Fuel capacity	18,0 l / 4,76 US gal
	Trail	144 mm (5,7 in) – VTX1300S / VTX1300R 149 mm (5,9 in) – VTX1300C
	Fuel economy / consumption	5,88 l / 100 km (40 US mpg)
ENGINE	Type	Water cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	2-cylinders V-twin
	Bore & Stroke	89,5 x 104,3 mm
	Displacement	1312 cm³ (80,0 cu in)
	Compression ratio	9.2:1
	Valve train	SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	74,8 hp (55,0 kW) / 5000 rpm
	Max. torque	123 Nm (12,5 kg*m) / 3000 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	5,12 sec.
	Top speed	182 km/h (113 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 1x Keihin CV, 38 mm
	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
	Final drive	Shaft
	Primary reduction	1.935
	Final reduction	2.818
	Gear ratio I II III IV V	1.900 1.148 0.912 0.778 0.697
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Transistorized
	Alternator	364W at 5000 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-12Ah

Images

Honda VTX1300: images, gallery.

Honda VTX 1300 S	Honda VTX 1300 S	Honda VTX 1300 S
Honda VTX 1300 C	Honda VTX 1300 C	Honda VTX 1300 C
Honda VTX 1300 R	Honda VTX 1300 R	Honda VTX 1300 R
Honda VTX 1300 T	Honda VTX 1300 T	Honda VTX 1300

Videos

Honda VTX1300: video.

2006 HONDA VTX1300S

2007 HONDA VTX1300C

2007 HONDA VTX1300R

Manuals

Honda VTX1300: manuals, parts, microfiches.

• Honda VTX1300S / VTX1300R: Service Manual