HONDA VTX1800 (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda VTX series was a line of cruiser machines manufactured by the Japanese maker Honda, comprising motorcycles of different displacement engines and styling. The first Honda VTX1800 model was launched in 1999 as a 2000 model and was inspired by the Zodia concept shown in 1995 at the Tokyo Motor Show.

At the time of its release, the Honda VTX1800 was holding title to the title of the first cruiser machine that featured the largest production V-twin powerplant in the world. After four years, the bike was left behind by the 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000, packed with a 2,053cc engine.

In 2002, in addition to the VTX1800 name, Honda released three motorcycles with different designations, such as the VTX1800C with a classic appearance and two other retro models under the VTX1800R and VTX1800S names.

Later in 2003, after the sales of the VTX1800 reached 30,000 units, the motorcycle maker launched the VTX1800N with a neo-retro styling, five twin-spoke cast alloy wheels with low-profile radial tires, and an integrated LCD tachometer into the tank-mounted speedometer.

The braking performance and suspension were shared with all the models in the VTX1800 family, but also the massive 1,795cc V-twin engine with the same power output of 107 hp at 5,000 rpm and 163 Nm (120 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm was shared throughout the series.

The 2000 Honda VTX1800 was a reliable and robust touring machine ideal for long-distance journeys.