2008 Honda VTX1300R Retro

Honda VTX1300R Retro 2008


2008 Honda VTX1300R Retro specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Honda's profilation of this bike
Classic, old-school cool. That sums up the VTX1300R, whose ´R´ stands for retro, by the way. You´ll understand once you get an eyeful of this beauty, with its deeply valanced fenders, chrome-hooded headlight and timeless tank-mounted instruments.

General information
Motorcycle name Honda VTX1300R Retro
Year 2008
Category Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 9599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.5  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1312.0 ccm (80.06 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Compression 9.2:1
Bore x stroke 89.5 x 104.3 mm (3.5 x 4.1 inches)
Valves per cylinder 3
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 32.0°
Trail 144 mm (5.7 inches)
Front suspension 41mm fork
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability
Rear wheel travel 94 mm (3.7 inches)
Front tire 140/80-17
Rear tire 170/80-15
Front brakes Single disc
Diameter 336 mm (13.2 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 296 mm (11.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 322.1 kg (710.0 pounds)
Seat height 695 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase 1669 mm (65.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 18.16 litres (4.80 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Black, Pearl White, Dark Blue Metallic
Starter Electric
Comments Model ID: VTX1300R
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