HONDA VTX1800R (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

The VTX series was a line of V-twin cruiser motorcycles manufactured in 1999 and launched as a 2000-year model. The VTX series was inspired by the Zodia concept introduced at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show.

When it was first released, the Honda VTX had the largest production V-twin engine in the world, superseded in 2004 by the Kawasaki Vulcan, with its 2,053 cc V-twin engine. Although the Vulcan had a larger engine, the VTX still offered better 0-100 kph (0-60 mph) times.

In 2002, three models were produced, the VTX1800C Classic and two more retro-oriented models, such as the VTX1800R with cast aluminum wheels and VTX1800S with wire-spoked wheels.

Compared to the C model, the VTX1800R featured a two-into-two exhaust system instead of the two-into-one used on the Classic model, a tank-mounted speedometer, and a large radiator.

All models shared the same suspension system, with a 45 mm inverted fork on the front end. In contrast, the rear suspension was driven by two chromed shock absorbers with five-position spring preload and rebound adjustability.

The stopping power was achieved by two 296 mm discs with three-piston calipers on the front wheel and a three-piston caliper squeezing a 316 mm disc on the rear wheel for solid braking performance.

The 2005 Honda VTX1800R packed the same engine as its predecessors. The 1,795cc liquid-cooled V-twin powerplant delivered 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.