Honda VTX1300 R

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Honda VTX1300 R
Manufacturer
Production 2003
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
Horsepower 74.02 HP (55.2 KW) @ 5000RPM
Torque 90.72 ft/lbs (123.0 Nm) @ 3000RPM
Fuel System 38mm Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Suspension Front: 41mm fork; 5.1-inch travel
Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.6-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 27.28 inches (693 mm)
Weight 303.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda VTX1300 R was a Liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin, SOHC; three valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda in 2003. Max torque was 90.72 ft/lbs (123.0 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 74.02 HP (55.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM.

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 transmission.

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; 3.6-inch travel. The wheelbase was 65.71 inches (1669 mm) long.

2003 Honda VTX1300 R[edit | edit source]

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The VTX1300 R is a motorcycle manufactured by Honda in 2003, the company installing multiple attractive features such as the shaft final drive and the V-twin engine.