Honda VTX 1300C

Honda VTX 1300C Editor Summary features summary of revews, online reviews, specification and more. Read our Editor's Summary to save you the effort of reading dozens of reviews at this site and surfing the net for information. Written February 2006.

Honda VTX 1300C

Overview

The Honda VTX1300c is a smaller lighter version of the massive best selling Honda VTX1800. This great classic looking 1300 cruiser weighs an emphatic 50 pounds less than its predecessor, a significant reduction which is only really appreciated while riding.

With quality in all departments inluding a powerful smooth engine, great ergonomics, handling, suspension and looks the majority of online reviews found the Honda VTX1300c a significant improvement on the much revered VTX1800.

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Rake	32 degrees
Trail	149.0mm
Wheelbase	64.45 inches
Seat Height	27 inches
Dry Weight	641 pounds
Fuel Capacity	4.8 gallons

Review Centre Reviews

• While clearly intended for comfort and steady performance and not intended to compete in the speed stakes with high performance race bikes - it must be said this cruiser has received glowing reports from the vast number of reviewers at this site. In fact, riders have rushed to Review Centre to recommend this powerful cruiser which has a reputation for plenty of oomph and excellent manoeuvrability for a big bike.
  
  
• Comfort and build quality all score constantly top marks in our review section. Excellent balance, power, easily managed controls are other regular reactions to this stylish motorcycle. The most common comments from independent reviewers at this site is the great value for money the Honda VTX1300c achieves compared to other cruisers on the market.

Honda VTX 1300C 2004 - Main Specification

• Colours - Black, Metallic Silver, Pearl Orange, Candy Red
• Engine Type - 1312cc liquid cooled 52 degree V-twin
• Bore and Stroke - 89.5mm x 104.3mm
• Compression Ratio - 9:2:1
• Carb - Single 38mm CV
• Ignition - Solid-state digital, three-dimensional mapping, two plugs per cylinder
• Transmission - Five speed
• Final Drive - Shaft

Online Reviews

BikeTestUSA said:

"It may not break any speed records but it does offer a comfortable ride.."

Motorcycle USA.Com said:

"..one of the most comfortable cruiser riding positions we have sampled."

More Spec - VTX1300C

Honda VTX 1300 Suspension

Front - 41mm fork; 5.1-inch travel

Rear - Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.6-inch travel

Honda VTX 1300 Brakes

Front - Single 336mm disc with twin-piston calliper

Rear - Single 296mm disc with single-piston calliper

Honda VTX 1300 Tires

Front - 110/90-19 M/C

Rear - 170/80-15 M/C