The Honda VTX 1300 motorcycle specifications include a 1,312 cc (80.06 cu in) engine, power of 74 hp (54.0 kW), a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 290.7 kg (640.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda VTX 1300 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 36% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 69th percentile across Honda models.
About 133% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 95th percentile across Honda models.
About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 12th percentile across Honda models.
About 35% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 79th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
74 hp — more powerful than about 69% of Honda models with power data.
1,312 cc — larger displacement than about 95% of Honda models.
686 mm — taller than about 12% of Honda models.
18.2 L — larger than about 79% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,662
1,431
16% above average.
686
780
12% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-M19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/80-M15 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.255 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 254.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 56.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.86:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,312 cc (80.06 cu in) |
| Power | 74 hp (54.0 kW) |
| Torque | 123.0 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 ft.lbs) |
| Bore × stroke | 89.5 x 104.3 mm (3.5 x 4.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Solid-state digital |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability. |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 91 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 110/90-M19 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-M15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 290.7 kg (640.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 686 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,662 mm (65.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.16 L (4.80 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2546 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black, Metallic Silver, Pearl Orange, Candy Red |
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| Price as new | US$ 9199. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.