HONDA VTX1800S (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

The 2005 Honda VTX1800S was a cruiser motorcycle in its fourth year of production that didn't bring any significant modifications except for color changes. Until 2004, the bike was powered by the largest production V-twin engine in the world.

Some unique features of the 2005 machine included the profoundly valanced front and rear fenders, a full chrome-hooded headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with integrated instruments, a wide handlebar, floorboards, and a retro style that placed the bike in a class of its own.

In addition, the 2005 Honda VTX1800S featured a classic appearance with its powerful V-twin engine, a chromed slash-cut exhaust system, a low dual-seat, retro front and rear fenders, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike had at its core a large 1,795cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel-injection system, boasting 107 hp at 5,000 rpm and a massive amount of 163 Nm (120 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm.

A 45 mm inverted telescopic fork handled the front suspension, while the rear was driven by two chromed five-way spring preload-adjustable shock absorbers for optimum suspension performance and handling.

The braking power was retained from previous models, with three-piston calipers and two 296 mm discs on the front wheel. On the rear wheel, the stopping power was handled by a dual-piston caliper with a 316 mm disc.