HONDA VTX1800C (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda VTX1800C was a cruiser-style motorcycle part of the VTX series, which included several other models with different engine displacements and styling options. The VTX series was inspired by the Zodia concept model presented at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show.

The Honda VTX1800 debuted in 1999 as a 2000 year model and was the first motorcycle that packed the largest V-twin production engine in the world until 2004 when Kawasaki released the Vulcan 2000 with a 2000cc V-twin engine.

Also, the VTX1800C featured a radiator with a cooling fan, cylinder heads with two intake valves and a larger exhaust valve, an ECU with 3-D maps for each cylinder, two sparkplugs per cylinder, and a final shaft drive.

In 2002, the VTX lineup included three models, the initial VTX1800C classic and two other retro versions, such as the VTX1800R with cast aluminum wheels and the VTX1800S with wire-spoke wheels.

In contrast to the retro models, the VTX1800C was identified by the two-into-one exhaust system and the handlebar-mounted speedometer. The other two retro models packed a dual exhaust system and a tank-mounted speedometer.

In 2005, the Japanese maker released the VTX1800C, a cruiser machine with the exact specifications and appearance as the previous model, without any upgrades, except for color changes.

The bike was powered by the same 1,795cc V-twin engine as its predecessors, delivering an output power of 107 hp at 5.000 rpm and 163 Nm (120 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.