HONDA VTX1300S (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda VTX1300S was a cruiser motorcycle part of the VTX series that included motorcycles of different displacement engines and various styling. The bike featured a classic cruiser design with an extended, low-slung profile adorned with modern technology.

The VTX line was powered by a similar 1,312cc V-twin engine as the more giant machine but with a completely new design. Also, the VTX1300 machine had a standard braking system instead of the linked unit and packed a carburetor rather than a fuel injection system.

The VTX1300s packed a five-speed manual transmission with a cable-operated clutch rather than the hydraulic unit on the larger models. The engine had an air injection system, a catalytic converter, and a lean fuel mixture for cleaner emissions.

In the suspension department, the 2004 Honda VTX1300S packed a 41 mm telescopic fork cushioning the front wheel, while the rear wheel was handled by five-way spring preload-adjustable dual shock absorbers.

Like its predecessor, the VTX1300S had the same braking system, with a dual-piston caliper engaging a 336 mm disc on the front and a single-piston caliper squeezing a 296 mm disc on the rear wheel for optimum stopping power.

As for power, the bike packed a 1,312cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a carburetor, boasting 74 hp at 5,000 rpm and a brute force of 123 Nm (91 lb-ft) torque with a peak at 3,000 rpm.

Overall, the 2004 Honda VTX1300S was a reliable and comfortable machine well-suited for riders who wanted a balance of power, comfort, and agility. The bike was lighter than the larger VTX1800 models and was perfect for city ridings and longer trips.