HONDA VTX1800S (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, Honda released the VTX1800S, a retro-styled cruiser designed for long-distance touring. The bike remained unchanged from previous models and offered the same classic appearance and exact performance specifications.

In addition to the identical specifications, the 2006 machine came with exciting new colors, such as Gold with Black, Candy Orange with Black, and Metallic Silver, enhancing its classic style with modern technologies.

The VTX series was a line of cruiser motorcycles, with the first model released in 2000 featuring the largest V-twin engine ever fitted on a bike. In 2004, Kawasaki launched the Vulcan 2000, which stole the title from the VTX machine, becoming the motorcycle with the largest V-twin engine in the world.

Compared to the VTX1800C, the S model was a more retro-oriented machine due to its deep valanced front and rear fenders, slash-cut chromed exhaust system, wide, pulled-back handlebar, and low, comfortable seat.

The 2006 motorcycle packed the same suspension as its predecessors, with a 45 mm inverted telescopic fork on the front and dual chromed five-position spring preload-adjustable shock absorbers on the rear.

Also, the braking performance was carried over from its siblings, with three-piston calipers engaging two 296 mm discs on the front wheel. The bike packed a dual-piston caliper on the rear with a single 316 mm disc, offering strong stopping power.

Boasting 107 hp at 5,000 rpm and 163 Nm (120 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm, the 2006 Honda VTX1800S was a powerful and comfortable touring machine for long-distance journeys.