HONDA VT1300CT Interstate (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

The 2012 Honda VT1300CT Interstate was a stylish and comfortable cruiser for long-distance touring. The bike packed the exact specification as its predecessors without any changes except color options.

The bike had at its core a 1,132cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine fitted with a Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system that offered smooth and precise throttle response in any riding conditions and was coupled to a five-speed manual transmission with a low-maintenance shaft drive.

The difference between the Interstate and the three other cruiser motorcycles in Honda's range was that the Interstate packed more touring accessories, including a large windscreen that offered more wind protection, more comfortable floorboards, and large saddlebags that provided more storage.

The bike's suspension and handling capabilities were achieved by a 45 mm telescopic fork on the front, rebound damping, and a five-way spring preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear.

As for power, the 2012 Honda VT1300CT Interstate delivered 74 hp with a peak at 5,000 rpm and 123 Nm (91 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm with its 1,312cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine also used by its predecessors.

The engine power was transferred to the rear wheel through a five-speed manual transmission and kept the bike on the safe side with a 336 mm disc and a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel, while the rear wheel was handled by a 296 mm disc engaged by a single-piston caliper.