Honda VTX Series
The Honda VTX series is a line of V-twin Honda cruiser motorcycles inspired by the Zodia concept shown at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show. The Honda VTX 1800 was launched in 2001 as a 2002 model. At the time this bike was introduced the Honda VTX engine was the largest displacement production V-twin in the world, but that distinction would be short-lived as the VTX1800 was superseded in 2004 by the 2.0-litre Kawasaki Vulcan 2000. Nevertheless, the VTX 1800 still produced better 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile times.
VTX1800T Tourer model | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 2001-2009 |
| Assembly | Marysville, Ohio, |
| Predecessor | VT1100 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 1,795 cc (109.5 cu in) OHC, three valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled 52° V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 101.0 mm × 112.0 mm (3.98 in × 4.41 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Top speed | 125 mph (201 km/h) (measured) |
| Power | 90 hp (67 kW) at 5,200 rpm (meas.) |
| Torque | 98.9 ft⋅lb (134.1 N⋅m) at 2.850 rpm (meas.) |
| Ignition type | Digital electronic |
| Transmission | Shaft drive, 5-speed |
| Frame type | Double-cradle steel tube |
| Suspension | F: 45mm inverted fork, 5.1 in (130 mm) travel; 4.3 in (110 mm) travel [type F] R: Swingarm, dual shocks with adjustable preload, 3.9 in (99 mm) travel |
| Brakes | F: Dual discs with LBS, three-piston calipers R: Single disc with LBS, two-piston caliper |
| Tires | F: 130/70R-18 [type C] R: 180/70R-16 [C] F: 150/70R-17 [R,N] R: 180/70R-16 [R,N] F: 150/80R-17 [T] R: 180/70R-16 [T] F: 130/70R-18 [F] R: 180/55R-18 [F] F: 150/80B-17 [S] R: 180/70B-15 [S] |
| Rake, trail | 32°/5.80 in (147 mm) [type C] 32°/6.40 in (163 mm) [R,N,S,T] 31°45'/5.70 in (145 mm) [F] |
| Wheelbase | 67.5 in (1,710 mm) |
| Seat height | 27.40–27.90 in (696–709 mm) |
| Weight | 774–804 lb (351–365 kg) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8–5.3 US gal (18–20 L; 4.0–4.4 imp gal) |
VTX stands for V-Twin Extreme. The VTX1300 line was introduced for the 2003 model year, which evolved into the VT1300C line starting with the 2010 model year.
In addition to the 52° V-twin layout, commonalities for the 1800 and 1300 powertrains include:
- radiator with cooling fan;
- cylinder heads with two intake valves and a single, larger, exhaust valve;
- rocker arms with screw-and-locknut clearance adjusters;
- electronic control unit with 3-D ignition maps for each cylinder;
- two spark plugs per cylinder;
- dry sump oil system with the oil tank inside the gearbox case;
- shaft final-drive.