HONDA VT1300CT Interstate (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda VT1300CT Interstate was a cruiser motorcycle in the 2010 lineup in Honda's range. It debuted as a more oriented cruiser machine at the 2010 Toronto Motorcycle Show.

The 2010 lineup of VT1300C motorcycles, which included the Sabre, Stateline, and Interstate models, used updated versions of the VTX1300 powertrain and brakes but with an unusual frame geometry, new suspension components, and a bodywork designed by Honda R&D Americas (HRA) and Honda's Asaka R&D Center (HGA) in Japan.

In addition, the carburetor of the VTX1300 model was replaced for the 2010 lineup with a Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system, while the new engines received new cam profiles and a redesigned exhaust system.

The VT1300CT Interstate was designed for touring and packed a wide range of touring accessories and features well-suited for long journeys, including a large-capacity fuel tank for extended cruising range, a large windshield for more wind protection, and spacious hard saddlebags for more storage.

In the power department, the 2010 Honda VT1300CT Interstate was equipped with a five-speed manual transmission bolted to a 1,312cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with an output power of 74 hp at 5,000 rpm and 123 Nm (91 lb-ft) of torque with a peak at 3,000 rpm.

Overall, the bike was a powerful, comfortable, and versatile touring motorcycle that provided an outstanding balance of performance, style, and functionality for riders looking for a long-distance touring machine.