Honda VTX1300C (2006-08)

The Honda VTX 1300C is a motorcycle produced between 2006 and 2008. It has a four-stroke, 1312cc V-twin engine with a bore and stroke of 89.5 x 104.3 mm and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. It is liquid-cooled and uses a single carburetor for induction. The ignition is solid-state digital and the starting system is electric. The VTX 1300C produces a maximum power output of 74 hp at 5,000rpm and maximum torque of 123 Nm at 3,000rpm. It has a wet, multiple-disc clutch and a five-speed transmission with shaft final drive. The frame is a steel double-cradle design and it features a 41mm telescopic fork front suspension and dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability in the rear. The front and rear brakes are both discs, with the front using a 2-piston caliper and the rear using a 1-piston caliper. The front tire is a 10/90-19 M/C and the rear tire is a 170/80-15 M/C. The rake is 32.4 degrees and the trail is 140 mm. The wheelbase is 1661 mm and the seat height is 695 mm. The dry weight is 290.7 kg and it has an 18-litre fuel capacity. Overall, the Honda VTX 1300C is a powerful and versatile cruiser motorcycle with impressive specs for its time.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VTX 1300C

Year: 2006-08
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: 10/90-19 M/C
Rear Tyre: 170/80-15 M/C
Rake: 32.4 degrees
Trail: 140 mm / 5.9 in
Wheelbase: 1661 mm / 65.4 in
Seat Height: 695 mm / 27.4 in
Dry Weight: 290.7 kg / 641 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal