HONDA VTX1300C (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2007, the Japanese maker released the Honda VTX1300C, a powerful machine, which like its big VTX1800 brother, offered a distinctive classic-cruiser look, topped by the appearance of a muscular V-twin engine.

The 2007 motorcycle came in the same package as its predecessors, without any significant modifications, except for color options. The bike was available in 5 different liveries: Dark Red, Pearl White, Pearl Dark Blue, Pearl Bright Green, and Black.

Some unique features owned by the machine included the two-into-two chromed exhaust system with shorter pipes for a street-rod appearance, Tank-mounted instruments, front and rear fenders with a minimalist design, and a beefy rear tire mounted on a lightweight custom cast aluminum wheel.

The VTX1300C had a 1.312cc V-twin liquid-cooled engine that offered strong low-end and mid-range torque and plenty of power for relaxed cruising. The bike boasted 74 hp with maximum strength at 5,000 rpm and 123 Nm (91 lb-ft) torque with a peak at 3,000 rpm.

To stop the bike from rolling, a dual-piston caliper engaging a 336 mm disc mounted on the front handled the stopping power, while a 296 mm disc with a single-piston caliper dealt with the rear braking power.

As for suspension, the 2007 Honda VTX1300C was built on a double cradle steel frame with a 41 mm telescopic fork handling the bike's front suspension and five-way preload-adjustable shock absorbers run rear suspension.