Honda VTX1300C - 2008 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Model | Honda VTX1300C |
| Year | 2008 |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Fuel control | SOHC |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Single 38mm CV |
| Bore x stroke | 89.5 x 104.3 mm (3.5 x 4.1 inches) |
| Compression | 9.2:1 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | Twin |
| Capacity: | 1312.00 ccm (80.06 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,662 mm (65.5 inches) |
| Seat height | 697 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Dry weight | 290.8 kg (641.0 pounds) |
Honda VTX1300C dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 296 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. disc with single-piston caliper |
| Front brakes diameter | 336 mm (13.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. disc with twin-piston caliper |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 170/80-15 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 110/90-19 |
| Rear suspension travel | 91 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability |
| Front suspension travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Trail | 149 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 32.0° |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Color options | Black, Dark Red, Pearl White, Pearl Dark Blue, Pearl Bright Green |
| Fuel capacity | 18.16 litres (4.80 gallons) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
5.5s
0-60 mph (est.)
Best For
Track10%
City45%
Cornering35%
Daily Riding60%
Touring62%
Passenger65%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This bike suits riders with some experience handling a heavy, low-slung cruiser, as its weight and long wheelbase demand confident low-speed control. |
| Purpose | Built for relaxed boulevard cruising and easy highway miles rather than outright speed or sport riding. |
| Rider Fit | The low 699mm seat height makes it accessible for shorter riders, though the substantial 307.5kg weight requires reasonable strength when maneuvering at a standstill. |
| Character | A classic big-inch V-twin cruiser character with a torquey, low-revving powerplant and shaft-drive simplicity favoring laid-back, steady riding over aggressive performance. |
| Not Ideal For | Not suited for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or high-speed sport performance. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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