Honda Interstate VT1300CTABS
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| Honda Interstate VT1300CTABS | |
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| Production | 2012 - 2013 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | liquid-cooled 52° V-twin SOHC; three valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel System | PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, one 38mm throttle body |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed, manual Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm fork; 4.0 inches travel Rear: Single shock; 3.9 inches travel |
| Brakes | Front: Single 336mm disc with twin-piston caliper, ABS Rear: 296mm disc with single-piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tire | 140/80-17 |
| Rear Tire | 170/80-15 |
| Wheelbase | 70.31 inches (1786 mm) |
| Seat Height | 26.81 inches (681 mm) |
| Weight | 330.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda Interstate VT1300CTABS was a liquid-cooled 52° V-twin SOHC; three valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda between 2012 and 2013.
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, ABS in the front and a 296mm disc with single-piston caliper, ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm fork; 4.0 inches travel while the rear was equipped with a Single shock; 3.9 inches travel. The wheelbase was 70.31 inches (1786 mm) long.
2012 Honda Interstate VT1300CTABS[edit | edit source]
Honda came up with the Interstate VT1300CTABS to bring an even more reassuring feel to those motorcyclists for whom riding in full confidence is a top priority. This machine is loaded with a Combined ABS array, providing both the safety of the anti-lock systems and the efficiency and ease of use of the combined brakes. With the braking force smartly distributed between the front and the rear wheels, riding the 2011 Interstate VT1300CTABS has become easier and safer.
With plenty of onboard storage and a mid-sized windscreen, this machine is ready for longer trips. Honda has also prepared numerous optional parts and accessories to make your 2011 Interstate VT1300CTABS look sharper, while adding to both functionality and looks.
2013 Honda Interstate VT1300CTABS[edit | edit source]
Because Honda knows that enhanced road safety is very important for many a rider, the Interstate VT1300CT is also offered in a more feature-laden, ABS-equipped version. The 2012 Interstate VT1300CTABS retains all the character of the base model, and only comes with the very small extra bulk of the ABS modulator.
Packing style and reliability, this machine will serve its owner as both a nifty cruiser for overnight trips and a really awesome commuter, as is slender and nimble, making a great getaway in the urban clutter.