HONDA VTX1800S (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

The VTX1800S was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured in 2002 along the VTX1800C classic machine and the VTX1800R with retro styling. The bikes were part of the VTX series, introduced in 1999, with the first model released in 2000.

The VTX series was a line of cruiser motorcycles powered by the world's largest displacement V-twin engine. After several years, the VTX1800 was superseded by the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000, which had a 2,053cc V-twin powerplant.

The 2002 VTX1800 lineup comprised three models with different characteristics: the VTX1800C Classic, the VTX1800R with retro styling, and the VTX1800S features a retro appearance enhanced by the wire-spoke wheels.

The VTX1800S was built on a double cradle steel frame packed with standard features that included a massive V-twin engine with chromed accents, front, and rear deep valanced fenders, a two-into-two slash-cut chromed exhaust system, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, and a two-piece dual seat.

Like its siblings, the VTX1800S packed a 45 mm inverted telescopic fork as a front suspension and dual chromed shocks with spring preload adjustability handling the rear suspension.

Two 296 mm discs coupled to three-piston calipers on the front wheel achieved the stopping power. In contrast, a two-piston caliper and a 316 mm disc handled the rear wheel braking performance.

As for power, the 2002 Honda VTX1800S delivered the same power output as its siblings, with 107 hp at 5,000 rpm and 163 Nm (120 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.