The Honda VTX 1300 S motorcycle specifications include a 1,312 cc (80.06 cu in) engine, power of 74 hp (54.0 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 301 kg (663.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 2003 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda VTX 1300 S 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 34% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 78th 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.
685 mm — taller than about 12% of Honda models.
18 L — larger than about 78% 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.
2,575
2,078
24% above average.
960
827
16% above average.
1,669
1,431
17% above average.
685
780
12% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 140/80-18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/80-16 |
| Front tire width | 140 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.246 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 245.8 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) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 123.0 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 89.0 x 104 mm (3.5 x 4.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 38mm CV |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | ECU |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 41mm |
| Rear suspension | Ual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 94 mm (3.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 140/80-18 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 301 kg (663.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 685 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,575 mm (101.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 960 mm (37.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,669 mm (65.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2458 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Blue, red, black |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Staggered dual exhausts |
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.