The Honda VTX1300R Retro motorcycle specifications include a 1,312 cc (80.06 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 322.1 kg (710 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda VTX1300R Retro 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 133% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 95th percentile across Honda models.
About 11% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 15th 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.
1,312 cc — larger displacement than about 95% of Honda models.
695 mm — taller than about 15% 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.
1,669
1,431
17% above average.
695
780
11% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 140/80-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 140 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 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 | 2008 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
| Front suspension | 41mm fork |
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| Rear suspension | Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 94 mm (3.7 inches) |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 144 mm (5.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 140/80-17 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 322.1 kg (710 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 695 mm (27.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,669 mm (65.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.16 L (4.80 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black, Pearl White, Dark Blue Metallic |
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| Price as new | US$ 9599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Model ID: VTX1300R |
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