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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. | 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. | ||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
The VTX series has a muscular looking body, it is quite long and low to the ground featuring significant [[rake and trail]]. The 1800 puts out | The VTX series has a muscular looking body, it is quite long and low to the ground featuring significant [[rake and trail]]. The 1800 puts out 120 ft-lbs of [[torque]] at only 3500 [[Revolutions per minute|rpm]] and 106 [[Horsepower#Brake horsepower|bhp]] @ 5000 rpm, making the VTX series one of the more powerful production V-twin motorcycles of its time. [http://www.hondanews.com/CatID7052?mid=2003090259892&mime=asc] | ||
On the VTX 1800, Honda updated its linked braking feature, instead of having the usual separate hand and foot brakes, the hand brake operates two-thirds of the front pistons while the foot operates the other third in front and all the rear via a proportioning valve. The throttle is updated with Honda's new Programmed [[Fuel injection|Fuel Injection]] (PGM-FI) system, using a vacuum sensor within the first ten percent of opening to more precisely meter torque, until the standard [[throttle position sensor]] takes over. | On the VTX 1800, Honda updated its linked braking feature, instead of having the usual separate hand and foot brakes, the hand brake operates two-thirds of the front pistons while the foot operates the other third in front and all the rear via a proportioning valve. The throttle is updated with Honda's new Programmed [[Fuel injection|Fuel Injection]] (PGM-FI) system, using a vacuum sensor within the first ten percent of opening to more precisely meter torque, until the standard [[throttle position sensor]] takes over. | ||