HONDA VTX1800F (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

The VTX1800 series was a line of cruiser motorcycles manufactured by Honda since 2000 and inspired by the Zodia concept that appeared at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show. At the time, the VTX1800 was brought to life by the largest V-twin engine ever fitted on a motorcycle.

In 2002, Honda introduced three new models with different designations: the VTX1800C Classic machine, the VTX1800R Retro, and VTX1800S, a retro-styled motorcycle with wire-spoke wheels and tubeless tires.

In 2004, after VTX sales reached almost 30,000 units, Honda released the VTX1800N, a neo-retro-styled machine with a design cue borrowed from the limited edition Valkyrie Rune.

In 2005, Honda added another model to the VTX line, a performance-oriented VTX1800F motorcycle with low-profile radial tires mounted on cast aluminum wheels and an LCD tachometer integrated into the fuel tank-mounted speedometer.

The 2007 VTX1800F featured the same suspension settings as its siblings, with a 45 mm inverted telescopic fork handling the front suspension and dual chromed shock absorbers operating the rear suspension.

The braking system was also carried from its siblings, with three-piston calipers and two 296 mm discs mounted on the front wheel, while the rear stopping power was achieved by a 316 mm disc and a dual-piston caliper.

The 1,795cc V-twin engine mounted on the 2007 Honda VTX1800F boasted 107 hp at 5,000 rpm and 163 Nm (120 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.