Honda VTX 1300 (2008-09)

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The Honda VTX 1300R was produced in 2008-2009 and has a four-stroke, 1312 cc V-twin engine with a compression ratio of 9.2:1. It has a wet sump lubrication system and a 38mm constant-velocity carburetor for induction. The bike has a solid-state digital ignition and starts electrically, producing a maximum power of 74 hp / 55 kW at 5,000rpm with a maximum torque of 123 Nm/90.7 lb-ft at 3,000rpm. The clutch is wet and operated with multiple discs while the bike runs on a five-speed transmission and has a shaft final drive. It has a steel, double-cradle frame with a 41mm telescopic fork front suspension that has a 130mm/5.1-inch wheel travel and dual shocks with a five-position spring preload adjustability rear suspension that has a 91 mm/3.5 in wheel travel. The VTX 1300R has a single 336mm disc two-piston caliper front brake while the rear brake is a single 296mm disc one-piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 140/80-17 and 170/80-15, respectively. The rake is 32.4 degrees, the trail is 144mm/5.7 in, and the wheelbase is 1668.7mm/65.7 in. The seat height of the VTX 1300R is 693mm/27.3 in and it has a dry weight of 303 kg / 669 lbs. It has an 18-liter/4.8 US gal fuel capacity.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VTX 1300R

Year: 2008-09


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: 303 kg / 669 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal

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