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

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

2004, 2006Model years
1,312 ccDisplacement
74 hpPower
123.0 NmTorque
290.7 kgDry weight
686 mmSeat height
18.2 LFuel tank
1,662 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20042006
Year-specific specification changes

The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2006290.8 kg (641 lb)
Front brakes
2006Single disc
Fuel system
2006Carburettor. Single 38mm CV
Rear brakes
2006Single disc
Wheelbase
20061,637 mm (64.5 inches)
Ignition
2006Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Seat height
2006697 mm (27.4 inches)
Trail
2006149 mm (5.9 inches)

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.

Engine power74 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 36% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 69th percentile across Honda models.

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.

Engine power69th

74 hp — more powerful than about 69% of Honda models with power data.

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.

Wheelbase1,662 mm
This bike

1,662

Honda avg

1,431

16% 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 • 74 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,662 mmSeat 686 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 110/90-M19 front / 170/80-M15 rear

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)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2546 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Black, Metallic Silver, Pearl Orange, Candy Red
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.