Honda VTX 1300 (2005-07)

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The Honda VTX 1300S is a motorcycle produced between 2005-07. It has a liquid-cooled, V-twin, four-stroke engine with a capacity of 1312 cc. The maximum power output is 74 hp at 5,000 rpm, while the maximum torque of 123 Nm is generated at 3,000 rpm. The bike has a wet sump lubrication system and a single 38mm constant-velocity carburetor for induction. The ignition is solid-state digital, and the starting mechanism is electric. The transmission is a 5-speed unit, and the final drive is via shaft. The frame is a steel double cradle design, and the front suspension consists of a 41mm telescopic fork with 130mm of travel. The rear suspension has dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability and provides 91mm of travel. The braking system uses a single 336mm disc on the front with a 2 piston caliper and a single 296mm disc on the rear with a 1 piston caliper. The bike runs on 140/80-17 and 170/80-15 tyres on the front and rear, respectively. It has a seat height of 693mm, a dry weight of 300 kg, and a fuel capacity of 18 litres. The rake is 32.4 degrees, the trail is 144mm, and the wheelbase is 1668.7mm.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VTX 1300S

Year: 2005-07


Engine: Four stroke, 52 degreesV-twin, SOHC,
Capacity: 1312 cc / 80 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 89.5 x 104.3 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Single 38mm constant-velocity carburetor
Ignition: Solid-state digital
Stgarting: Electric
Max Power: 74 hp / 55kW @ 5.000rpm
Max Torque: 123 Nm / 90.7 lb-ft @ 3.000rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Steel, Double cradle frame

Front Suspension: 41mm telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability
Rear Wheel Travel: 91 mm / 3.5 in
Front Brakes: Single 336mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 296mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 140/80-17
Rear Tyre: 170/80-15
Rake: 32.4 degrees
Trail: 144mm / 5.7 in
Wheelbase: 1668.7 mm / 65.7 in
Seat Height: 693 mm / 27.3 in
Dry Weight: 300 kg / 662 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal

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