HONDA VTX1300C (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2009, Honda released into the touring world the VTX1300C, a robust, reliable, and comfortable cruiser machine in its seventh year of production and part of the VTX series that comprised models with different styles and displacement engines.

In every department, the 2009 machine had the same appearance and specifications as the previous models, except for colors. The 2009 motorcycle was available in Titanium, Dark Blue Metallic, Metallic Red, and classic Black.

The VTX1300 series comprised three different models, such as the VTX1300S, released in 2003; the VTX1300C launched in 2004; and the VTX1300R, which made its appearance in 2005. Also, the VTX1300S was replaced by the VTX1300T in 2008.

As standard, the bike was equipped from the factory with a dual chromed exhaust system with bullet-style mufflers, a V-twin engine with many chromed accents, a double seat with a low riding position, a wide handlebar, and cast aluminum wheels.

The bike suspension was unchanged and featured a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front end. The rear comprised two chromed spring preload-adjustable shock absorbers for optimum performance and handling.

The braking system was carried over from the previous models, with a 336 mm disc bolted to the front wheel and a dual-piston caliper handling the front stopping power, while the rear was controlled by a 296 mm disc and a single-piston caliper.

The 2009 Honda VTX1300C boasted 74 hp with a peak at 5,000 rpm and 123 Nm (91 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm. All the power came from a reliable 1,312cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine.