Honda VTX1300T - First Ride
The T Stands For Touring Have Bags, Will Travel
By Brent Avis, Photography by Kevin Wing
Tech Spec
Evolution
Touring variant of the VTX1300, which is in turn a downsized version of the VTX1800.
Rivals
The Star V-Star 1300 Tourer is the VTX's only direct competition, though it's bracketed by the Boulevard C50T and C90T, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT and 1600 Nomad and no fewer than seven Harley- Davidson models.
Two-piece seat with passenger backrest comes standard. Add a luggage rack-or any of 50 oth
| TECH |
| Price: | $10,999-$11,099 |
| Engine type: | l-c, 52-deg. V-twin |
| Valve train: | SOHC, 6V |
| Displacement: | 1312cc |
| Bore x stroke: | 89.5 x 104.3mm |
| Compression: | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel system: | 38mm Mikuni |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5-speed |
| Claimed horsepower: | na |
| Claimed torque: | na |
| Frame: | Steel double cradle |
| Front suspension: | 41mm Showa fork |
| Rear suspension: | Dual Showa shocks with adjustable spring preload |
| Front brake: | Two-piston Nissin caliper, 336mm disc |
| Rear brake: | Single-piston Nissin caliper, 296mm disc |
| Front tire: | 140/80-17 Dunlop |
| Rear tire: | 170/80-15 Dunlop |
| Rake/trail: | 32.0,/5.7 in. |
| Seat height: | 27.4 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 65.7 in. |
| Fuel capacity: | 4.8 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight: | 748 lbs. |
| Colors: | Black, Metallic Silver, Metallic Red |
| Available: | Now |
| Warranty: | 1 year, unlimited mi. |
Classic large-faced analog speedo includes digital readout with tripmeter, clock, etc.
Verdict
A solid middleweight cruiser gets even more useful while broadening its appeal.
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American Honda Motor Company
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance
CA
90501
N/A
www.powersports.honda.com
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By Brent Avis
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