Honda VTX1300C (2003-05)

The Honda VTX1300C was a powerful motorcycle that was manufactured from 2003 to 2005. Equipped with a four stroke V-twin engine, SOHC, and a capacity of 1312 cc, this bike boasted a maximum power of 74 hp at 5,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 123 Nm at 3,000 rpm. It also had a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and a wet sump lubrication system.

The VTX1300C had a steel, double cradle frame and a front suspension with a 41mm telescopic fork and a rear suspension with dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability. The bike had a five-speed transmission, cable-operated wet multiple discs clutch, and a shaft final drive.

The bike’s front wheel had a travel of 130 mm, while the rear wheel had a travel of 91 mm. It also had a single 336mm disc 2-piston caliper front brake and a single 296mm disc 1-piston caliper rear brake. The wheels had a 32.4-degree rake and a trail of 144mm/5.7 in. The wheelbase was 1668.7 mm/65.7 in, and the bike had a seat height of 693 mm/27.3 in.

The Honda VTX1300C came with a 140/80-17 front tire and a 170/80-15 rear tire. It weighed 303 kg/669 lbs and could hold up to 18 liters/4.8 US gallon of fuel. Overall, the VTX1300C was a popular motorcycle with great features and impressive performance capabilities.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VTX 1300R

Year: 2003-05


Engine: Four stroke, 52 degreesV-twin, SOHC,
Capacity: 1312 cc / 80 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 89.5 x 104.3 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Single 38mm constant-velocity carburetor
Ignition: Solid-state digital
Stgarting: Electric
Max Power: 74 hp / 55kW @ 5.000rpm
Max Torque: 123 Nm / 90.7 lb-ft @ 3.000rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Steel, Double cradle frame

Front Suspension: 41mm telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability
Rear Wheel Travel: 91 mm / 3.5 in
Front Brakes: Single 336mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 296mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 140/80-17
Rear Tyre: 170/80-15
Rake: 32.4 degrees
Trail: 144mm / 5.7 in
Wheelbase: 1668.7 mm / 65.7 in
Seat Height: 693 mm / 27.3 in
Dry Weight: 303 kg / 669 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal

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