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There are V-twin cruisers. And there are performance bikes. And
until now, you had to choose between the two. But Honda’s family
of VTX performance cruisers has changed all that.
These are awesome V-twin cruisers with a difference. A big differ-
ence. Power. The kind of power you’ve come to expect from Honda,
along with the kind of reliability we’re famous for. They feature an
all-new series of V-twin engines, and the first time you twist the
throttle, there’ll be no mistaking them for traditional V-twin cruisers.
Last year we debuted the con-
cept with our new VTX1800C,
VTX1800R and VTX1800S. This
year we’re bringing performance to the 1300 class with the new
VTX1300S. Each VTX offers something special, and only you can
choose which one is perfect for you. But one thing’s for sure.
There’s no way you’re going to make a wrong choice, unless you
choose to ride something else.
THE NEW MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE: VTX
VTX1300S, VTX1800C, VTX1800R/S
Why should you Ride Red™? In a word, performance. You see at Honda, Performance First™
is a philosophy that is the very DNA of everything we do. And performance means more
than just power. Handling, dependability, the way your new VTX™ is built, how long it will
last, the attention to fit and finish—at Honda, we think all that and more are part of
your new motorcycle’s performance, and it shows. We strive for excellence—for
Performance First—in each and every one of those areas. It’s the philosophy we’ve
always had. It’s the philosophy that sets Honda apart. And it’s the most important
reason why you should Ride Red.
PERFORMANCE FIRST
VTX1800R, VTX1800C, VTX1300S
The first time you start one, you’ll swear it’s alive.
These are machines that transcend the word “motorcy-
cle.” Let’s talk about sheer size first. Forget about com-
paring them to anything else on two wheels—that’s
laughable. The VTX1800s’ exhaust valves are bigger
than a P-51 Mustang’s. Their crankshafts weigh more
than 40 pounds. Their displacement per cylinder is
greater than a 426 Hemi’s. Their wheel-bases are
longer than anything we’ve ever built.
These bikes are so awesome, we couldn’t build just one
model. So take your pick. The original VTX1800C has a
look all its own, with a two-into-one exhaust,
footpegs, bar-mounted instruments and trim styling.
Then there are the VTX1800S and VTX1800R with their
unique retro look. Floorboards with heel-and-toe
shifter. Two-into-two exhaust. Tank-mounted instru-
ments. Deep, valanced fenders. Bigger, wider fuel tank.
The major difference? The VTX1800R rolls
on custom cast wheels, and the VTX1800S
gets spoked wheels. And now we’re intro-
ducing the VTX1300S, with its wire
wheels, floorboards and tank-mounted
instruments. They’ve all got the kind of
power that you’ll swear leaves ripples in
hot asphalt.
The VTXs are bikes that belong on the
show circuit, but they’re right there in
your dealer’s showroom—or in your own
garage. Think you can handle being the
center of attention? Well, you’d better
get used to it.
HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE?
VTX1800C
VTX1800C
There’s more to our line of VTX V-Twin Xtreme
performance cruisers than just power. A lot more. These
are the most extreme cruisers ever built. They’re probably
the world’s most extreme streetbikes, period. They’re
machines that have already rocked the motorcycling world
in a very big way.
But after the world got over the initial shock of their intro-
duction, riders everywhere discovered something. The VTXs
are truly great bikes. Not just powerful bikes. Not just cool-
looking bikes. But motorcycles that set new
standards for their class in every way.
They’re comfortable. They handle superbly.
They’re as much fun to ride across the country
as they are just cruising the boulevard. A VTX
won’t even breathe hard with a passenger.
The VTXs’ low seat heights, low centers of
gravity and huge amounts of torque make
them excel under just about every riding con-
dition imaginable. The idea behind them goes
back to our own Zodia, a stunning concept
cruiser that combined hot-rod power and ele-
mental styling in a way only one-off customs
had. The VTXs don’t just push the envelope of
custom styling and performance—they blow
the whole cruiser scene wide open.
THE VTX1800 EXPERIENCE
VTX1800S
VTX1800R
Everyone knew it was bound to happen. Our VTX concept is
just too important to be limited to one or two bikes. So we’re
introducing the new VTX1300S.
Think power. Think comfort. Think style. Just think VTX with a new
1312cc 52-degree V-twin engine, specially tuned for low-end and
midrange torque, while also offering plenty of top-end punch.
And think about another look. The VTX1300S’s floorboards,
heel-and-toe shifter and spoked wheels send out a definite
style message, one we know you’re going to love. In fact,
just about everywhere you look, your eyes are going to dis-
cover a VTX difference. Two-into-two pipes that look as
good as they sound. A detachable passenger seat. Tank-
mounted instruments. Chrome, chrome and more chrome.
Like the VTX1800s, the new VTX1300 rolls out of our
plant in Marysville, Ohio, so it’s got cruising in its blood.
And we’ve got a whole catalog of accessories ready and
waiting for you, too—more than 30 to date.
And you know all those guys you see pulling their cruisers
around on trailers? You’re going to be riding every place they’re
driving. First of all, because your VTX1300S is so comfortable.
But also, because we’ve loaded it up with maintenance-free fea-
tures like shaft final drive, electronic ignition and automatic cam-
chain tensioners. Get cold where you ride? No worries—the
1300’s coolant-heated carburetor ensures smooth operation. So
take your pick: VTX1800C, VTX1800R, VTX1800S or VTX1300S.
They’re all about one thing. The thing we do best. Performance.
THE BEST NEWS YET
VTX1300S
VTX1300S
Crankshaft Using Honda’s off-
set dual-pin technology and unique
bolt-on counterweights—an engi-
neering first—the massive heart of
the VTX1800 weighs an astounding
41.4 pounds, yet it’s narrow enough
to make the engine compact.
Cylinder Never in our history
have we produced a cylinder with as
much volume as the VTX1800’s.
Featuring a 4.0-inch bore and using
a 4.4-inch stroke, a single VTX cylin-
der offers more displacement than
many four-cylinder motorcycles!
Primary-drive damper
A 1795cc engine has big power
pulses, and that’s why the VTX
features a unique primary-drive
damper. Utilizing a strong, simple
cam-type design, the damper
smoothes delivery from the
crankshaft to the clutch.
Make no mistake: Our new VTX models are more than just the most
impressive cruisers on the street; they’re also stunningly advanced
machines. From their three-valve heads featuring twin-plug igni-
tion to their dry-sump engine design, our VTX line offers technol-
ogy and durability other bikes can only dream about. To start with,
that piston you’re looking at from the VTX1800 is life-sized. For
some other examples of our VTXs’ smart design, check out the fea-
tures we’ve highlighted here.
Fuel injectors Each VTX1800
injector is located just upstream
from the intake valves, and each
features 12 nozzle openings to
instantly atomize the fuel mixture.
The result is smooth, instanta-
neous response at all throttle
openings and engine speeds.
BUILT TO LEAD
Throttle body With cylinders
as big as the VTX1800’s, fuel injec-
tion is the only way to go. The
engine features twin 42mm-diame-
ter throttle bodies that let the VTX
breathe. An electronic CPU provides
individual maps for each cylinder.
MECHANICAL FEATURES
How can you possibly improve the
world’s most incredible cruiser? The
VTX’s headlight nacelle is already a
head-turner, but wait until you see your
VTX with the color-matched Headlight
Cowl. Combined with the color-matched
Lower Cowl, the look is pure perform-
ance custom—and there’s nothing else
like it on two wheels.
Billet accessories are the ultimate—
machined from solid blocks of alu-
minum, then buffed, chromed and
polished to a mirror-like finish. We’re
just featuring three here: the Billet
Countershaft Cover Trim, Billet Swing-
arm Pivot Covers and Billet Upper
Countershaft Cover Trim.
Planning a trip? Now you can laugh at
cool weather. This Custom Windshield
will make things a whole lot more com-
fortable—and you’ve never experienced
a windshield that looks this cool too.
Finally, because it’s designed especially
to fit your VTX, you know installation is
going to be a snap.
A classic accessory combination with
unique VTX styling: The Deluxe Chrome
Rear Carrier lets you pack a gym bag |no
sweat, while the Deluxe Chrome
Backrest with Pad treats your passenger
like royalty. This combination just plain
makes sense if you’re serious about rid-
ing. Mounting brackets required. Billet
Backrest Trim also shown.
Motorcycles from the 1930s and 1940s
had plenty of eye-candy brightwork—
and so do we. When it comes to putting
the finishing touches on your new VTX,
it’s the little things that add up to making
a big statement. Things like the authentic
retro-styled Chrome Rear Fender Trim
and Rear Fender Guard Rail shown here.
Your VTX is really going to shine.
Retro-Styled means leather and
chrome—no two ways about it. And
for our VTX, we’ve combined the best
of both elements in our Studded
Leather Saddlebags. As a style highlight
alone they’re a solid home run, but they
also let you carry enough for an
overnight trip.
One of the keys to accessorizing a
motorcycle is balance; if you add some-
thing at the rear, you should think
about adding something to the front,
too. These two accessories—our VTX
Light Bar and Custom Windshield—really
change your VTX’s front-end style and
appearance, and make a big statement.
A little touch with a big visual impact.
Our Front Fender Trim just plain looks
right on your new VTX. Like every
Honda Genuine Accessory, it takes its
styling cues from all the other aspects of
the VTX’s design, so as soon as you bolt
it on, it looks fully integrated. And
that’s exactly the way it should be.
If you carry a passenger often or plan on
taking a trip on your VTX1300, these will
probably be some of the first accessories
on your list: our Chrome Backrest with Pad
(Tall) and Chrome Rear Carrier (Square-
Tube). Your passenger will love the back-
rest, and the carrier makes attaching an
overnight bag easier than you can imagine.
And, naturally, they both look great.
Got something extra to pack along?
You might as well do it in style. Check
out these Leather Saddlebags. They’re
going to fit your new VTX1300 perfectly,
and they’re going to look perfect, too.
Installation doesn’t take long, and the
more you use them, the better these
bags are going to look.
There’s no denying that cruisers and
leather trim just seem to go together—
it’s that Wild-West/modern-cowboy
thing. Well, here’s a styling touch that’s
right at home in both worlds: our
Leather Tank Belt (Studded). It fits right
in with our other leather accessories,
and with your VTX1300’s style.
Who doesn’t dream of taking off for a
week—or maybe just a weekend—on a
motorcycle trip? Savvy riders know one
accessory makes a big difference. That’s
why we offer our Custom Windshield,
shown here with our Chrome Light Bar
(Light Bar sold separately and required
for windshield installation). The two go
together perfectly, and they look great.
VTX1300SVTX1800R/SVTX1800CACCESSORIES
Log on to our website at honda.com for more informa-tion about Honda Genuine Accessories.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Engine
Valve train
Bore and stroke
Compression ratio
Carburetion
Ignition
Lubrication system
Exhaust system
Transmission
Final drive
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Front brakes
Rear brake
Front tire
Rear tire
Wheelbase
Seat height
Dry weight
Fuel capacity
Colors
Honda GenuineAccessories™
(Partial listing)
VTX1800CVTX1800R (cast wheel) VTX1800S (spoked wheel) VTX1300S type bias-ply)
ILLUSION BLUE
URANIUM
COLOR OPTIONS
BLACK
VTX1800C
VTX1300S
CANDY RED CANDYORANGE
ILLUSION BLUE
METALLICSILVER
BLACKCANDY RED CANDYORANGE
ILLUSION BLUE
BLACKCANDY RED PEARLORANGE
VTX1800R, VTX1800S
VTX1800C
1795cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
SOHC; three valves per cylinder (two 36mm intakevalves and one 45mm exhaust valve)
4.0 x 4.4 inches (101.0 x 112.0mm)
9.0:1
PGM fuel injection with automatic choke
Solid-state digital; two spark plugs per cylinder
Closed-crankcase dry-sump with remote oil tank insidetransmission gearcase
Two-into-one
Five-speed
Shaft
45mm inverted fork
Dual shocks with five-position spring-preloadadjustability
Dual discs with three-piston calipers
Single disc with two-piston caliper
130/70R-18 tubeless radial
180/70R-16 tubeless radial
67.5 inches
27.3 inches
705 pounds
4.5 gallons
Illusion Blue; Candy Red; Candy Orange; Uranium; Black
Deluxe chrome backrest with pad, deluxe chrome back-rest trim with emblem, deluxe chrome rear carrier, cus-tom windshield, headlight cowl (color-matched), lowercowl (color-matched), chrome rear fender panel,chrome billet timing/crankshaft cover set, chrome billetclutch cover, cycle cover
VTX1800R (VTX1800S)
1795cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
SOHC; three valves per cylinder (two 36mm intakevalves and one 45mm exhaust valve)
4.0 x 4.4 inches (101.0 x 112.0mm)
9.0:1
PGM fuel injection with automatic choke
Solid-state digital; two spark plugs per cylinder
Closed-crankcase dry-sump with remote oil tank insidetransmission gearcase
Two-into-two
Five-speed
Shaft
45mm inverted fork
Dual shocks with five-position spring-preloadadjustability
Dual discs with three-piston calipers
Single disc with two-piston caliper
VTX1800R:150/80R-17 tubeless radial (VTX1800S:150/80-17 tube-type bias-ply)
VTX1800R:180/70R-16 tubeless radial (VTX1800S:170/80-15 tube-type bias-ply)
67.5 inches
27.3 inches
739 pounds
5.3 gallons
Illusion Blue; Candy Red; Candy Orange; Metallic Silver; Black
Chrome front fender guard rail, chrome radiator guard,deluxe chrome backrest with pad, deluxe chrome rearcarrier, leather tank belt (studded or plain), leather tour-ing bag (studded, fringed or plain), billet timing andcrankshaft cover set, billet clutch cover, billet spark plugcover trim, cycle cover
VTX1300S
1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
SOHC; three valves per cylinder (two 31mm intake valves and one 40mm exhaust valve)
3.5 x 4.1 inches (89.5 x 104.3mm)
9.2:1
38mm CV
Solid-state digital; two spark plugs per cylinder
Closed-crankcase dry-sump with remote oil tank inside transmission gearcase
Two-into-two
Five-speed
Shaft
41mm fork
Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Single disc with single-piston caliper
140/80-17 tube-type bias-ply
170/80-15 tube-type bias-ply
65.7 inches
27.0 inches
661 pounds
4.8 gallons
Illusion Blue; Candy Red; Pearl Orange; Black
Deluxe chrome backrest with pad, deluxe chrome rear carri-er, leather saddlebag (plain), leather touring bag (fringed),chrome front fender ornament, custom windshield, chromelight bar, chrome solo rider rear carrier, chrome billet mastercylinder cap, chrome billet license plate frame, cycle cover
VTX1800C
RETRO-STYLED VTX1800S RETRO-STYLED VTX1300S
RETRO-STYLED VTX1800R
Illusion Blue and Uranium feature ChromaFlair� brand light-interference pigment thatchanges hue as the light plays over it.
When you choose a new Honda VTX, you’ve done more than just pick a
great way to enjoy life on two wheels. You’ve become a member of the
Honda family. And that means your fun is just beginning. Elsewhere on
this page, we’ve listed some of the programs available to you as a Honda
owner, each one designed to help you enjoy your new Honda as much as
possible. Just ask your Honda Dealer for more details. And welcome to
the Honda family—we look forward to riding with you.
At Honda, we also believe in performance and leadership, and
that’s why we’re taking a leadership position when it comes to the envi-
ronment. We continue to develop low-emission technologies for our cur-
rent and future motorcycles, ATVs, scooters and personal watercraft. The
49-state version of the VTX1800 exceeds stringent 2004 CARB emissions,
while the California-spec VTX1800 and other models in our line exceed
even the 2008 CARB requirements years ahead of schedule. And that’s
the kind of performance everybody can appreciate.
Riding a motorcycle is an exercise in responsibility—to yourself, to others,
to the environment and to the sport. So remember, wear a helmet, eye
protection and protective clothing whenever you ride. Never ride under
the influence of drugs or alcohol, and never use the street as a racetrack.
Inspect your VTX before riding, read your owner’s manual, and see your
local Honda Dealer concerning reimbursement through the Honda Rider’s
Club of America™for Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) rider training.‡‡
Always obey local laws, use common sense, and respect the rights of oth-
ers when you ride. Make sure you have a proper license when riding on
public roads, and never modify your motorcycle’s exhaust system.
PROGRAMS THAT PERFORM WHAT’S IN A NAME?
BE A RESPONSIBLE RIDER
honda.com
You chose your new Honda VTX because it has so many great features. But
there’s more—a lot more. Like all of the programs available to you as a
Honda owner. Take the Honda Protection Plans, for example.* They let you
extend virtually all of your Honda’s great warranty coverage. Then there’s the
Honda Rider’s Club of America.™** Open to all Honda owners,† the benefits
alone make it a bargain. Just call 1-800-847-HRCA.® Interested in customizing
your VTX? Make sure you check out our selection of Honda Genuine
Accessories. Time for service? Be sure to ask for Pro Honda™ Oils and
Chemicals. And if you’re looking for a way to pay for your new Honda VTX,
we’ve got two great suggestions. First, ask about the American Honda
Finance Corporation.†† If you’re a qualified buyer, your dealer can set every-
thing up for you right in the showroom. Another easy way is to put it on the
Honda Card™ revolving charge card.‡ You can use the Honda Card to purchase
Honda parts and Honda Genuine Accessories too. And be sure to ask your
Honda Dealer about MSF rider training, because sooner or later, Stupid
hurts.® Hey, we think your VTX is the most incredible cruiser in the world. And
we think you deserve the best programs and support to go with it.
Specifications, programs and availability subject to change without notice. See your Honda Dealer for details on all pro-grams. All specifications in this brochure—including colors, warranty terms, HRCA, etc.—apply only to models sold andregistered in the United States. *The Honda Protection Plans are administered by the American Honda Service ContractCorporation in the state of Florida. **One-year complimentary membership for new, unregistered motorcycles purchasedfrom participating dealers. †Excludes personal watercraft (PWC). ††Financing available on approved credit by AHFC.‡Financing available to qualified customers subject to credit approval from Conseco Bank, Inc., on the Honda Card programat participating dealers. ‡‡Maximum reimbursement $75. California versions may differ slightly due to emissions equip-ment. Rearview mirrors are standard equipment on all Honda Streetbikes. Ride Red,™ Performance First,™ VTX,™ HondaGenuine Accessories,™ Honda Rider’s Club of America,™ HRCA,® Pro Honda,™ Honda Card™ and Stupid hurts™ are trademarksof Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The ChromaFlair trademark is a federally registered trademark owned by FLEX Products, Inc., andis used by permission. ©2002 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (7/02) Printed in the U.S.A. A1741