Honda VTX 1300 C Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda VTX 1300 C motorcycle specifications include a 1,312 cc (80.06 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 290.8 kg (641 lb).

Key specifications

2005Year released
1,312 ccDisplacement
290.8 kgDry weight
686 mmSeat height
18.2 LFuel tank
1,637 mmWheelbase

How the Honda VTX 1300 C 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.

Displacement1,312 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 133% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 95th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height686 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 12th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity18.2 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 35% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 79th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement95th

1,312 cc — larger displacement than about 95% of Honda models.

Seat height12th

686 mm — taller than about 12% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity79th

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.

Wheelbase1,637 mm
This bike

1,637

Honda avg

1,431

14% above average.

Seat height686 mm
This bike

686

Honda avg

780

12% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,312 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,637 mmSeat 686 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 110/90-19 front / 170/80-15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/90-19
Rear tire size 170/80-15
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 19 in
Rear tire width 170 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.86:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2005
Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,312 cc (80.06 cu in)
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. Single 38mm CV
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Front Suspension
Front suspension 41mm fork | Rake (fork angle)
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 149 mm (5.9 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. 2-piston calipers.
Rear brakes Single disc. 1-piston calipers.
Front tire 110/90-19
Rear tire 170/80-15

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 290.8 kg (641 lb)
Seat height 686 mm (27.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,637 mm (64.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.16 L (4.80 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Black, Bright Blue Metallic, Titanium, Candy Red
Price as new US$ 9299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Model ID: VTX1300C

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.