HONDA VTX1800F (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2000, Honda released the first VTX1800 model, part of the VTX series of cruiser motorcycles inspired by the Zodia Concept presented at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show. When it was released, the VTX1800 was the first cruiser machine with the largest displacement production V-twin engine worldwide.

After two years, in 2002, Honda made available three models in the VTX lineup, the VTX1800C Classic and two retro models, such as the VTX1300R with cast aluminum wheels and the VTX1800S with wire-spoke wheels and tubeless tires.

After Honda's VTX1800 sales reached almost 30,000 units by late 2003, in 2004, the Japanese maker introduced the VTX1800N, with neo-retro styling cues inspired by the limited edition Valkyrie Rune.

In 2005, Honda brought the VTX1800F into the touring market, with low-profile radial tires on lightweight five twin-spoke cast aluminum wheels, an LCD, and a clock incorporated into the tank-mounted speedometer.

The 2005 VTX1800F was one of the motorcycles that helped define the performance-cruiser market and faced competition from the Victory Hammer, Yamaha Warrior, Kawasaki Mean Streak, ann Harley-Davidson Street Rod.

The bike was available in Black, Titanium Tribal, Candy Black Cherry, and Silver Tribal color schemes. It packed a bold sport-custom performance-cruiser style, a semi-swept aluminum handlebar, a chromed two-into-two exhaust system, and aggressive 10-spoke racing-style cast aluminum wheels.

The 2005 Honda VTX1800F was powered by the same 1,795cc V-twin engine as its siblings, with 107 hp on tap at 5,000 rpm and 163 Nm (120 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm.