Honda VTX Series

Honda VTX 1800

VTX1800T Tourer model
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2001-2008
Assembly	Marysville, Ohio,
Predecessor	VT1100
Class	Cruiser
Engine	1,795 cc (109.5 cu in) OHC, three valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
Bore / stroke	101.0 mm × 112.0 mm (3.98 in × 4.41 in)
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Top speed	125 mph (201 km/h) (measured)
Power	89 hp (66 kW) @ 5200 rpm (meas.)
Torque	98.9 ft·lb (134.1 N·m) @ 2850 rpm (meas.)
Ignition type	Digital electronic
Transmission	Shaft drive, 5-speed
Frame type	Double-cradle steel tube
Suspension	F: 45mm inverted fork, 5.1 in (130 mm) travel; 4.3 in (110 mm) travel [type F] R: Swingarm, dual shocks with adjustable preload, 3.9 in (99 mm) travel
Brakes	F: Dual discs with LBS, three-piston calipers R: Single disc with LBS, two-piston caliper
Tires	F: 130/70R-18 [type C] R: 180/70R-16 [C] F: 150/70R-17 [R,N] R: 180/70R-16 [R,N] F: 150/80R-17 [S,T] R: 180/70R-16 [S,T] F: 130/70R-18 [F] R: 180/55R-18 [F]
Rake, trail	32°/5.80 in (147 mm) [type C] 32°/6.40 in (163 mm) [R,N,S,T] 31°45'/5.70 in (145 mm) [F]
Wheelbase	67.5 in (1,710 mm)
Seat height	27.40–27.90 in (696–709 mm)
Weight	774–804 lb (351–365 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity	4.8–5.3 US gal (18–20 l; 4.0–4.4 imp gal)

VTX1300

VTX1300R Retro model
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2002-2009
Assembly	Marysville, Ohio, United States
Predecessor	VTX1800
Successor	VT1300
Class	Cruiser
Engine	1,312 cc (80.1 cu in) SOHC, three valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
Bore / stroke	89.5 mm × 104.3 mm (3.52 in × 4.11 in)
Compression ratio	9.2:1
Power	56.73–60.3 hp (42.30–44.97 kW) max at ~5000 rpm (4 measurements)
Torque	70.63–77.4 ft·lb (95.76–104.94 N·m) max at ~3000 rpm (4 meas.)
Ignition type	Digital electronic
Transmission	Shaft drive, 5-speed
Frame type	Double-cradle steel tube
Suspension	F: 41mm fork, 5.1 in (130 mm) travel R: Swingarm, dual shocks with adjustable preload, 3.6 in (91 mm) travel [type C] 3.7 in (94 mm) travel [R,S,T]
Brakes	F: Single disc with twin-piston calipers R: Single disc with single-piston caliper
Tires	F: 110/90-19 [type C]; 140/80-17 [R,S,T] R: 170/80-15
Rake, trail	32°/149 mm (5.9 in) [type C] 32°/144 mm (5.7 in) [R,S,T]
Wheelbase	65.45 in (1,662 mm) [type C] 65.70 in (1,669 mm) [R,S,T]
Seat height	27.46 in (697 mm) [type C] 27.35 in (695 mm) [R,S,T]
Weight	678–748 lb (308–339 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity	4.76 US gallons (18.0 l; 3.96 imp gal)

VT1300C

Honda VT1300CX Fury at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Fury [X], Sabre [S], Stateline [R], Interstate [T]
Production	2009—
Assembly	Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Predecessor	VTX1300
Class	Cruiser
Engine	1,312 cc (80.1 cu in) SOHC, three valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
Bore / stroke	89.5 mm × 104.3 mm (3.52 in × 4.11 in)
Compression ratio	9.2:1
Power	57.0 hp (42.5 kW) @ 4,250 rpm (claimed) 56.5 hp (42.1 kW) @ 4,275 rpm (meas.)
Torque	79 ft·lb (107 N·m) @ 2,250 rpm (claimed) 72.4 ft·lb (98.2 N·m) @ 3,620 rpm (meas.)
Ignition type	Digital electronic
Transmission	Shaft drive, 5-speed
Frame type	Double-cradle steel tube
Suspension	F: 45mm fork [X], 41mm fork [S,R,T]; 4.0 in (100 mm) travel R: Aluminum swingarm, monoshock with adjustable damping and preload, 3.7 in (94 mm) travel [X]; Steel swingarm, monoshock w/ adj. preload, 3.9 in (99 mm) travel [S,R,T]
Brakes	F: Single 336mm disc with twin-piston calipers R: Single 296mm disc with single-piston caliper, ABS & CBS optional
Tires	F: 90/90-21 [X,S]; 140/80-17 [R,T] R: 200/50-18 [X]; 170/80-15 [S,R,T]
Rake, trail	38°/92 mm (3.6 in) [X] 33°/115–118 mm (4.5–4.6 in) [S,R,T]
Wheelbase	71.10–71.24 in (1,806–1,809 mm) [X] 70.00–70.30 in (1,778–1,786 mm) [S,R,T]
Seat height	26.70–26.90 in (678–683 mm)
Weight	659–728 lb (299–330 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity	3.40 US gal (12.9 l; 2.83 imp gal) [X] 4.40 US gallons (16.7 l; 3.66 imp gal) [S,R,T]

The Honda VTX series is a line of Honda V-twin cruiser motorcycles inspired by the Zodia concept shown at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show. The Honda VTX 1800 was launched in 2001 as a 2002 model. At the time this bike was introduced the Honda VTX engine was the largest displacement production V-twin in the world, but that distinction would be short-lived as the VTX1800 was superseded in 2004 by the 2-liter Kawasaki Vulcan 2000., Nevertheless, the VTX 1800 still produced better 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile times.

VTX stands for V-Twin Extreme. A smaller VTX1300 line was introduced for the 2003 model year, which evolved into the VT1300C line starting with the 2010 model year.

In addition to the 52° V-twin layout, commonalities for the 1800 and 1300 powertrains include:

Making amends for years of underperforming V-twins, Honda set out to produce a cruiser with the biggest CID ever and so designed a big bike with a muscular looking body that was long and low to the ground, featuring significant rake and trail. Honda claimed that the 1800 put out 159 N·m (117 lbf·ft) of torque at only 3000 rpm and 75 kW (101 hp) at 5000 rpm, making the VTX1800 one of the most powerful production V-twin motorcycles of its time. (See infobox for measured horsepower and torque values.)

On the VTX1800, Honda updated its linked braking feature, instead of having the usual separate hand and foot brakes, the hand brake operated two-thirds of the front pistons while the foot operated the other third in front and all the rear via a proportioning valve. The induction system was Honda's programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system using a Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) sensor in the small throttle areas until the standard throttle position sensor (Alpha N) took over at greater throttle opening values. The VTX1800 also had an emission control system that utilized air injection and catalytic converter controlled by the ECU to reduce hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen to levels surpassing emissions standards.