HONDA VTX1800S (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2000, inspired by the Zodia concept, Honda released into the world of touring a line of cruiser motorcycles part of the VTX series. The VTX series comprised different displacement engine motorcycles with various styling.

The first model released was the VTX1800, a cruiser machine that packed the largest displacement V-twin engine in the world. The bike held the title for several years, superseded in 2004 by the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000, with its 2,053cc engine.

In 2002, the Honda VTX series comprised three models: the VTX1800C Classic and two retro-oriented models, the VTX1800R fitted with cast aluminum wheels and the VTX1800S with wire-spoke wheels.

In 2004, the Japanese maker launched the Honda VTX1800S, a motorcycle in its third year of production that remained loyal to Honda's recipe and came in the same pack as its predecessors, without any significant modifications, except for color options.

In the mechanical department, the bike packed the same suspension as the previous models, with a 45 mm inverted fork on the front and dual shock absorbers with five-way spring preload adjustability on the rear.

As for stopping power, the 2004 Honda VTX1800S packed three-piston calipers, two 296 mm discs bolted to the front wire-spoke wheel, and a dual-piston caliper with a 316 mm disc on the rear wheel, offering strong braking performance.

The 1,795cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine was fitted with a Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system, delivering smooth power with excellent acceleration. At the rider's right hand, it gave a force of 107 hp at 5,000 rpm and 163 Nm (120 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.