HONDA VTX1800C (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2003, the Japanese maker released the Honda VTX1800C, a cruiser-style machine powered by a 1,800cc V-twin engine with a five-speed manual transmission and a shaft drive.

The VTX1800 was released in 1999 as a 2000 model, and at the time, it was the bike with the largest production V-twin engine worlwide until it was superseded by the 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000, with its 2000cc engine.

Some unique features of the VTX1800C included the V-twin engine with impressive power and torque, the advanced fuel injection system and electronic digital ignition that increased capacity and offered crisp throttle response, and its street-rod styling with cast aluminum wheels and a drag-style seat.

The bike packed from the factory standard features, including a two-piece seat, a round headlight with a chromed housing, cast aluminum wheels, a two-into-one chromed exhaust system, and a chromed engine.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 45 mm inverted telescopic fork on the front end, paired with dual shock absorbers and five-way spring preload adjustability on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for the braking performance, the 2003 Honda VTX1800C packed two 296 mm discs and three-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 316 mm disc engaged by a three-piston caliper on the rear for strong stopping power.

The 1,795cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine was fed by a Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system, delivering a power output of 107 hp with a peak at 5,000 rpm and 163 Nm (120 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm.