HONDA VTX1800C (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

The VTX1800 was a line of crusher machines inspired by the Zodia concept presented at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show. The VTX1800 was powered by a massive V-twin engine and was first released in 1999 as a 2000 model year.

At its release, the Honda VTX1800 was the first cruiser motorcycle that packed the largest production V-twin engine until 2004, when Kawasaki launched the Vulcan 2000, which featured a larger 2053cc V-twin powerplant.

The highlights of the VTX1800 cruiser machine included the massive V-twin engine with excellent power and torque delivery, the advanced fuel injection system that increased capacity and offered smooth acceleration, and the street-rod styling with cast aluminum wheels and a drag-style seat.

In addition, the bike was fitted with standard features that included a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a two-into-one chromed exhaust system, a round headlight, and lightweight cast aluminum wheels.

The 2002 VTX lineup included three models: the classic VTX1800C, the VTX1800R, and the VTX1800S retro-styled machines. Its two-into-one exhaust system and handlebar-mounted speedometer differentiated the classic motorcycle from its siblings.

In 2007, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the VTX1800C, a cruiser machine that followed the same recipe from the beginning, without any significant modifications, except for color changes.

The bike was still powered by a 1,795cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine with an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 107 hp with a peak at 5,000 rpm and 163 Nm (120 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm.