Honda VTX 1300 S Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Honda VTX 1300 S motorcycle dimensions for 2003-2006 is length 101.4 in (2,575 mm), width 37.8 in (960 mm), wheelbase 65.7 in (1,669 mm), and the seat height 27 in (685 mm) to 27.4 in (695 mm).

Honda VTX 1300 S dimensions at a glance

Overall length
101.4 in (2,575 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
37.8 in (960 mm)
widest listed point
Wheelbase
65.7 in (1,669 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27 in (685 mm) to 27.4 in (695 mm)
rider seat height

Dimension charts

Position within similar Honda models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.

Length101.4 in (2,575 mm)
Observed category range: 64.6 in (1,640 mm) to 103.5 in (2,630 mm)
Width37.8 in (960 mm)
Observed category range: 29.9 in (760 mm) to 39 in (990 mm)
Wheelbase65.7 in (1,669 mm)
Observed category range: 52 in (1,320 mm) to 71.2 in (1,808 mm)
Seat height27.4 in (695 mm)
Observed category range: 25 in (635 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.

Length89th percentile
This model
101.4 in (2,575 mm)
Category median
96.6 in (2,454 mm)
4.8 in above the category median from 52 comparable Honda models.
Width94th percentile
This model
37.8 in (960 mm)
Category median
35.2 in (894 mm)
2.6 in above the category median from 44 comparable Honda models.
Wheelbase67th percentile
This model
65.7 in (1,669 mm)
Category median
64.7 in (1,643 mm)
1 in above the category median from 98 comparable Honda models.
Seat height61st percentile
This model
27.4 in (695 mm)
Category median
27.2 in (690 mm)
0.2 in above the category median from 101 comparable Honda models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Seat height

2003 baseline27 in (685 mm)
2005-200627.4 in (695 mm)0.4 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 27.4 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

64.8% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 35.7 in (906 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 26.6 sq ft (2.47 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 101.4 in (2,575 mm) 96.6 in (2,454 mm) 4.8 in above median
Width 37.8 in (960 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 2.6 in above median
Wheelbase 65.7 in (1,669 mm) 64.7 in (1,643 mm) 1 in above median
Seat height 27.4 in (695 mm) 27.2 in (690 mm) 0.2 in above median

Honda VTX 1300 S dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2003 101.4 in (2,575 mm) 37.8 in (960 mm) 65.7 in (1,669 mm) 27 in (685 mm)
2005 65.7 in (1,669 mm) 27.4 in (695 mm)
2006 65.7 in (1,669 mm) 27.4 in (695 mm)

Honda VTX 1300 S dimensions FAQ

Is the Honda VTX 1300 S seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 27.4 in (695 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.2 in above the category median.

Does the Honda VTX 1300 S have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 65.7 in (1,669 mm), giving the Honda VTX 1300 S a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.8% of overall length.

Is the Honda VTX 1300 S compact or large?

The representative overall length is 101.4 in (2,575 mm), making the Honda VTX 1300 S among the longest comparable Honda models. 4.8 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.6 sq ft (2.47 m²).

Did the Honda VTX 1300 S dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 27 in (685 mm) in 2003 to 27.4 in (695 mm) in 2005-2006, a change of 0.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.