Honda VTX1300T Tourer

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Honda VTX1300T Tourer
Manufacturer
Production 2008
Class Cruiser
Engine
Liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin, SOHC; three valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 88.9mm x 88.9mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel System Single 38mm constant-velocity carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 5 Speed, manual

Final Drive: Shaft Drive

Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: 41mm fork; 5.1-inch travel
Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.7-inch travel
Brakes Front: Single 336mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear: Single 296mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire 140/80-17
Rear Tire 170/80-15
Wheelbase 65.71 inches (1669 mm)
Seat Height 27.4 inches (696 mm)
Weight 339.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda VTX1300T Tourer was a Liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin, SOHC; three valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda in 2008.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1312.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5 Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 140/80-17 front tire and a 170/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 336mm disc with twin-piston caliper in the front and a Single 296mm disc with single-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm fork; 5.1-inch travel while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.7-inch travel. The wheelbase was 65.71 inches (1669 mm) long.

2008 Honda VTX1300T Tourer[edit | edit source]

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You finally figured out that the VTX1300 is definitely your kind of bike. but you still like overnight trips and two-wheeled vacations. Good, because you can now skip searching for matching touring accessories to go with your VTX: the Tourer version is here for you, taking care of your storage and long-ride comfort needs.

The 2007 Honda VTX1300T Tourer retains all the retro-approved looks and feel, but brings modern engine technology and touring accessories to the game. The bike comes complete with leather-clad saddlebags, a convenient backrest for your passenger and a mid-sized windscreen to shield you from the elements during longer hauls. Basically, you get all the VTX1300 might, with top-notch extras, and only need to plot your next route.