Honda VTX1800

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Honda VTX1800
Manufacturer
Also called VTX1800S, VTX 1800 S, VTX1800 Retro Spoke, VTX 1800 Retro Spoke, VTX1800 Retro Cast, VTX 1800 Retro Cast, VTX1800 Performance Cruiser, VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser, VTX1800S Classic Cruiser, VTX 1800S Classic Cruiser, VTX1800 Retro Cruiser, VTX 1800 Retro Cruiser, VTX1800 Sport Cruiser, VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser, VTX1800 Classic Style, VTX 1800 Classic Style, VTX1800 Neo Retro, VTX 1800 Neo Retro, VTX 1800 T, VTX1800R, VTX 1800 R, VTX 1800 N, VTX 1800 F, VTX1800 Style N, VTX 1800 Style N, VTX1800N, VTX1800T, VTX1800F, VTX1800C, VTX 1800 C, VTX 1800
Production 2002 - 2011
Class Cruiser
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 101.0mm x 112.0mm
Compression ratio 9:1
Top Speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
Horsepower 107.01 HP (79.8 KW) @ 5000RPM
Torque 74.5 ft/lbs (101.0 Nm) @ 3000RPM
Fuel System injection. pgm-fi with automatic choke
Air Filter K&N HA-1802 `02-08[1]
Ignition digital, two spark plugs per cylinder
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: 45mm inverted fork
Rear: dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability
Brakes Front: double disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 130/70-r18
Rear Tire 180/55-r18
Wheelbase 65.71 inches (1669 mm)
Length 96.69 inches (2456 mm)
Width 36.69 inches (932 mm)
Seat Height 27.6 inches (701 mm)
Weight 804.03 pounds (364.7 Kg) (dry), 351.1 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 4.8 Gallon (18.17 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda VTX1800F was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda between 2002 and 2011. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Max torque was 74.5 ft/lbs (101.0 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 107.01 HP (79.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 101.0mm bore x 112.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1795.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

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

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 130/70-r18 front tire and a 180/55-r18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 45mm inverted fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability. The VTX1800F was fitted with a 4.8 Gallon (18.17 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 804.03 pounds (364.7 Kg). The wheelbase was 65.71 inches (1669 mm) long.

2002 Honda VTX1800C[edit | edit source]

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Big, mean, and highly capable to scare the inexperienced rider, the 2001 Honda VTX1800C is a muscular cruiser built for riding hard and riding long. The bike is powered by an 1795cc v-twin mated to a 5-speed transmission and thanks to the PGM-FI fuel system, acceleration is both crisp and firm.

With low, dragster style ergonomics, the 2001 VTX1800C shows off elongated shapes, made for speed and looking awesome. And with rich chromed details, the beefy 2-into-1 exhaust and massive front end and cast wheels, the bike will doubtlessly turn more heads than you can count.


2002 Honda VTX1800R[edit | edit source]

2002 Honda VTX1800R

Endowed with more classic features than its evil twin VTX1800C, the R version of Honda's big-bore cruiser sports chunky USD forks, deeply valanced fenders, a chromed bullet headlight, shiny 2-into-2 exhausts, and ample, pull-back bars.

A modern beast to the bone, the 2001 VTX1800R also rolls with cast wheels, while the PGM-FI engine delivers crisp acceleration. If a modern roadster with a slightly retro look is your thing, then the VTX1800R is the way to go.


2002 Honda VTX1800S[edit | edit source]

2002 Honda VTX1800S

The VTX1800S is the classic expression of Honda's modern retro philosophy. It embeds a large, powerful engine capable to deliver seemingly infinite torque for effortless passing even at high speed, carefully tuned suspensions, top-notch brakes and long-distance touring comfort.

Full of chromed details, with beefy slash-cut pipes, valanced fenders and laced wheels, the 2001 VTX1800S carries the classic heritage into to next century with pride.


2003 Honda VTX1800S[edit | edit source]

2003 Honda VTX1800S 2003 Honda VTX1800S 2003 Honda VTX1800S 2003 Honda VTX1800S

The 2002 VTX1800S brings even more classic design to Honda's line-up of big-bore cruisers. Even though the styling of this bike is very close to that of the VTX1800R, the S version goes the extra mile and shows laced wheels, the absolute symbol of motorcycling legacy.

The bike retains the massive power and torque of the entire VTX1800 family, and is a great machine for both casual rides or vacations, provided you all some optional luggage systems. Looks, style, power and character, the 2002 VTX1800S has them all.


2003 Honda VTX1800C[edit | edit source]

2003 Honda VTX1800C

Large, evil, impressive and riding like a dream, the 2002 VTX1800C represents pure Honda cruiser DNA. The VTX1800C is a mean machine powered by a merciless 1759cc v-twin which delivers asphalt-scorching torque right off idle and plenty of passing power even at high speeds. Radical roadster looks are complemented by good ergonomics, an careful design.

With aesthetics oozing dragster DNA, the 2002 VTX1800C shows a beefy 2-into-1 chromed exhausts with mathing headers, cast aluminum wheels, USD forks, a headlight with a dash of retro design, and similar, chromed accents. And it these are not enough, optional accessories are also there to allow further personalization.


2003 Honda VTX1800R[edit | edit source]

2003 Honda VTX1800R 2003 Honda VTX1800R

The 2002 VTX1800R brings a heavier retro load to Honda's line-up of big-bore cruisers, as it boasts deeply valanced fenders and a classic bullet-shape headlight casing, With multiple chromed accents and a tank-mounted console, the VTX1800R also boasts ample, pulled back bars.

Classicdesign cues are skillfully blended with modern, cast wheels, a slash-cut staggered exhaust systems and CBS braking technology. The 2002 VTX1800R is a great way to enjoy the blast the 1795cc v-twin can deliver.


2004 Honda VTX1800C[edit | edit source]

2004 Honda VTX1800C

The 2003 Honda VTX1800C is a modern take on the old-school bobbers, with streamlined design and "ride hard" attitude written all over it. Providing ample leg room thanks to the forward-mounted foot controls, the bike also offers a more comfortable riding position, as the sculpted, low seat brings in the convenience of lower-back support.

With liberal use of chrome on the massive 2-into-1 exhaust, intake and engine covers, headers, rear shocks and headlight, the 2003 VTX1800C also brings in the flush, tank-mounted console for an even meaner look/


2004 Honda VTX1800R[edit | edit source]

2004 Honda VTX1800R

The R-suffix for the 2003 Honda VTX1800R tells us we're looking at a modern reinterpretation of the classic-line big-bore VTX. And this means more aggressive cues, with a bold radiator, beefy forks and cast aluminum wheels replacing the laced ones.

Like the rest of the VTX1800 family, the 2003 R version is available in three different trims, each emphasizing a specific niche, whether it's about meaner, dragster looks, classic chromed bling or function-focused touring accessories.


2004 Honda VTX1800S[edit | edit source]

2004 Honda VTX1800S

Also available in 3 different trims like its other VTX1800 siblings, the 2003 VTX1800S has a lot to offer to those in search of a big-bore v-twin cruiser with tons of attitude and impeccable road stance. A low, dragster seat is complemented by comfy floorboards and a slightly pulled back handlebar which puts the rider in firm command.

And as the S is an indication of an even more classically-styled bike, it also comes with deeply valanced fenders, a massive bullet-style headlight, laced wheels and rich chromed-out parts and accents.


2005 Honda VTX1800C[edit | edit source]

2005 Honda VTX1800C

Oozing hotrod styling, the 2004 VTX1800C blends in a solid amount of classic, retro big-bore cruiser and modern design cues for the present-day rider. Compact and menacing, this bike also brings forth the updates 2-into-1 chromed exhaust and the hooded headlight, with pull-back bars arching above the tank.

With multiple chromed details, the VTX1800C is also offered in multiple trims, and can be personalized with aftermarket parts and accessories.


2005 Honda VTX1800S[edit | edit source]

2005 Honda VTX1800S

The S suffix introduces a tad of retro attire to the already impressive VTX1800 models. The 2004 VTX1800S brings spokes wheels to the road game, studded rider and passenger seats and no less than three different trims, just like the rest of the bikes in the family.

Boasting the same muscular 1795cc v-twin with immense low-end torque and solid speed for blazing highway runs. One of the available trims is already equipped with saddlebags and a generous windshield, and it's ready to hit the road, and the next one, and the next.


2005 Honda VTX1800F[edit | edit source]

2005 Honda VTX1800F 2005 Honda VTX1800F

Welcome to Honda's biggest cruiser range: the 2004 VTX1800F is a mix of old-school design cues and modern bike-making technologies. Compact and beautifully streamlined, this bike is an evil liquid-cooled cruiser with plenty of attitude and a ton of head-turning factor. Still, this bike has a very sporty, dragster-ish look, which means it has been engineered for anything but laid back riding.

The 2004 model is available in three trims, Spec 1, 2 and 3, fine variations of the base bike, appealing to different needs and dreams. Half classic - half modern vile cruiser, the 2004 VTX1800F is anything but a common presence.


2005 Honda VTX1800N[edit | edit source]

2005 Honda VTX1800N

Looking for a modern big-bore cruiser but not willing to part with the sweet looks of the classic bikes of yore? Good, because Honda has just the right bikes for you: explore the VTX1800N family and its three available trims, and you'll surely find the one that makes your heart sing.

Full-wrapping fenders in the purest neo-retro form, beefy tires with cast wheels, streamlined tank and seat, tank-mounted console and a hooded chrome headlight, the 2004 VTX1800N is all-classic, and all-modern at the same time.


2005 Honda VTX1800R[edit | edit source]

2005 Honda VTX1800R

The VTX1800R brings even more neo-retro design to the on-road game, with amazing cast wheels in two styles, highly polished or brushed, wrapped by deeply valanced fenders evoking the bikes of yesteryear. A flangeless tank integrates its fluid lines with the sculpted seat and offers a good sight for the beefy 1795cc v-twin.

Available in 3 trims, like the rest of the bikes in the VTX1800 family, this big-bore cruiser is surely able to meet the expectations of the most demanding of riders.


2006 Honda VTX1800F[edit | edit source]

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If anything, the 2005 VTX1800F is an evil bike with an aggressive roadster attire. Built on the proven VTX1800 platform, this machine is also offered in three versions, aimed at meeting the various riders' needs right from the start. With rich chromed out parts and compact looks, this bike can be customized even further, as Honda has readied a wide range of specific accessories.

Low, mean and fast and hell, the 2005 VTX1800F is the right choice for those in search of classic looks and present-day performance.


2006 Honda VTX1800R[edit | edit source]

2006 Honda VTX1800R 2006 Honda VTX1800R 2006 Honda VTX1800R

The 2005 VTX1800R s another choice Honda is offering to those in search of a modern big-bore cruiser boasting classic looks and old-school cred. The low sculpted seat makes maneuvering the bike at low speed reassuring and easy, while adding to the ergonomics in conjunction with the forward controls.

Deeply valanced fenders cover the cast wheels, while the liberal use of chrome adds to the overall styling. Add in dual slash-cut pipes and the generous tank streamlined into the seat line and the multitude of optional accessories and parts available for a massive cruiser with massive style.


2006 Honda VTX1800S[edit | edit source]

2006 Honda VTX1800S 2006 Honda VTX1800S

Choosing an 1795cc liquid-cooled v-twin can only mean that you're in for a lot of fun on the open road. The 2005 Honda VTX1800S is aimed at meeting the various needs riders might have, and for this, no less than three trims are available, each adding a different attire to the bike. From clean looks to studded seats and similar classic adornments, this bike can go wherever you want.

Convenient and hassle-free shaft drive ensures you'll get more riding and less tightening and cleaning the chain, while the street credit factor of the bike is yet another reason to go VTX1800S.


2006 Honda VTX1800C[edit | edit source]

2006 Honda VTX1800C 2006 Honda VTX1800C

Why pay really big bucks for custom looks when you can have the 2005 VTX1800C? Honda has outdone itself in creating this bike, and the result is a hot as it gets. Lush chrome details, a beefy 2-into-1 exhaust, forward controls and an evil overall look is what defines the VTX1800C.

Custom looks can be enhanced even more, as Honda's list of optional accessories and parts, and even so, the price for a killer-look bike will be much lower than expected, and with all the added reliability, you're in for quite a fun time.


2006 Honda VTX1800N[edit | edit source]

2006 Honda VTX1800N 2006 Honda VTX1800N 2006 Honda VTX1800N

A neo-retro masterpiece, the 2005 Honda VTX1800N is all about reinterpreting the old-school design cues and presenting them in an updated form, yet without reducing the wow-factor. As we know Honda can deliver in the tightest of situations, the VTX1800N is a truly amazing bike.

Cast wheels shrouded by wrapping fenders, dual shotgun pipes, a streamlined tank blending into the generous sear and ample bars reaching back to it, forward controls and liberal use of chrome, they're all in for a classy display of bike-making excellence. And with three different trims available, you're sure to get the right combination.


2007 Honda VTX1800C[edit | edit source]

2007 Honda VTX1800C

The VTX1800 is Honda's largest-displacement cruiser family, with the 1800C being one of the basic, no-frills - all-attitude model. The 2006 VTX1800C boasts a minimalist styling which harks back to the street rod cues, offering a compact sight, but with plenty of leg room for taller riders. The ample pull-back bars reach towards the low, sculpted seat, while the forward-mounted controls complement the laid-back ergonomics.

Screaming custom looks, the 2006 VTX1800C brings pro-street class with an affordable price tag. And for those who feel like adding their personal touch to this bike's looks, the list of optional accessories is offering a lot of enhancements, too.


2007 Honda VTX1800N[edit | edit source]

2007 Honda VTX1800N 2007 Honda VTX1800N

Dubbed as a neo-retro family, the VTX1800N mixes multiple styles into a blend which has a strong personality and yet comes with all the benefits of modern bikes. With classic looks enhanced by the generous ergonomics and the ample arch of the fuel tank over the v-twin lump, the VTX1800N also boasts modern straight-cut stacked silencers and machined wheels.

The very deep fenders and bullet headlight are harking back to a past era in motorcycling a lot of riders are fond of, and this makes the VTX1800N a very important piece in Honda's big-bore cruiser line-up.


2007 Honda VTX1800F[edit | edit source]

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Though based on a common platform with the rest of the VTX1800 machines, the 2006 VTX1800F brings in a sporty attitude, and a much more aggressive stance , appealing to riders who are fond of the roadster culture. However, the bike retains all the comfort of the big-bore family and is glad to take you on a long ride across the state line.

A shorter fender in the front complements the aggressively-cut rear one, while the cast 5 dual-spoke wheels are both sporty and lightweight. The F version of the VTX1800 is also available in three trims with custom looks with stock price tags.


2007 Honda VTX1800R[edit | edit source]

2007 Honda VTX1800R 2007 Honda VTX1800R

For 2006, Honda offers the VTX1800R in Black/Red, Dark Blue Metallic/Metallic Silver and Black, adding more sparkle to a bike which spells the excellent blending of classic cues and the modern approach to motorcycle design and technologies.

With R standing for Retro, the 2006 VTX1800R brings stacked slash-cut pipes, a generous, arched fuel tank partially covering the mighty, big v-twin, deeply valanced fenders and a chromed bullet-style headlight, with plenty of other shiny accents. Even more, Honda offers the VTX1800R in three different trims to meet multiple demands from picky customers.


2008 Honda VTX 1800[edit | edit source]

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The Honda VTX series is a line of Honda V-twin cruiser motorcycles inspired by the Zodia concept shown at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show. The Honda VTX 1800 was introduced in 2002 , and a smaller 1300 cc version was introduced in 2003. At the time this bike was introduced the Honda VTX 1800 engine was the largest displacement production V-Twin engine in the world, with the largest pistons ever produced for a car or a motorcycle. This title didn't last long however as the displacement race still continues today. There are several differently styled models available for each displacement class.


2008 Honda VTX1800F[edit | edit source]

2008 Honda VTX1800F 2008 Honda VTX1800F

How about blending in the comfort cruisers bring in with a dash of sporty character? Sounds pretty difficult, some might say, but the 2007 Honda VTX1800F is the perfect way to prove such bikes exist. Building on the proven and acclaimed VTX1800 platform, this machine boasts a mean, low profile, with chopped fenders and a very tidy overall look.

Stripped of any non-essential parts and bodywork, the VTX1800F proudly displays its dragster DNA and makes great use of its head-turning factor. Equally a city marauder and a comfy ride for longer trips, the 2007 Honda VTX1800F is also a great bike for customization.


2008 Honda VTX1800N[edit | edit source]

2008 Honda VTX1800N 2008 Honda VTX1800N 2008 Honda VTX1800N

Up for a new cruiser, but are not exactly looking for the classic American style? No problem, Honda prepared the VTX1800N machine, a motorcycle which successfully blends in the traditional cruiser attire and the present-day technologies for a thrilling ride. Drawing some if its design cues from as early as the 50's, the 2007 VTX1800N brings straight cut exhausts, huge fenders wrapping both wheels and smooth, fluid lines to match them.

Add in the flangeless fuel tank, llinked braking system, modern 3-valve, dual plug cylinders and the PGM fuel injection for the 1800cc-class v-twin and you've got both style and technology in one package.


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References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.