2005 Honda VTX™ 1300 R

2005 Honda VTX™ 1300 R pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$9,599
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Honda
Display Name
VTX(TM) 1300 R
Year
2005
Make
Honda
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
6
Valves Per Cylinder
3
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
89.5 / 3.53
Stroke (mm/in)
104.3 / 4.11
Displacement (cc/ci)
1312 / 80.1
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
38
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
140
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
140/80 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/80 R15
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
13.2 / 336
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 296
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.7 / 94
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Steering Control
Handlebar
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.7 / 1668.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
669 / 303.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.8 / 18.2
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.96
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.4 / 694.7
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months)
12
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
User Reviews
10 reviews
  • By Michael Maness (I am an Owner) on Mar 14, 2024

    I bought my VTX1300 s and it's the best bike I have ever owned. I had Harleys and a gold wing but this bike is a keeper. Paid 1800.00 with only 12,000 Miles.

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  • Nice well built mostly USA made bike ! YES USA made
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 25, 2018

    I've owned many many bikes from Yamahas in the 70s to Hondas, Suzukis,kawasaki, 7 Harleys, Victory kingpin,dirt bikes both 2 and 4 stroke....

    I got my 05 VTX 1300r in 2018 with only 8300 mi. and still pretty new in condition....I live in a coastal region near Bar Harbor, Maine and love riding ...

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  • VTX 1312 R
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 07, 2016

    I bought the bike used. I have owned several bikes before including a Volusia at the same time I bought this bike. I have driven several H.D.'s. I since sold the Volusia that was a lot of bike for the money.

    I installed Shogun longshots exhaust which made a huge difference in sound. Also a ...

    It looks and performs good; but mostly it is extremely reliable.

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  • Big Red
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 07, 2011

    The VTX had 1234 miles on it, hardly broken in, when I bought it from the original owner. It is the first bike I have ever owned and I may not know allot but I do know; she looks and runs great,and has ample power to haul my fat a** along, I ride it whenever I can and have put 1300 miles on her in ...

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  • great bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 03, 2011

    bought new in 2005, put 24,000 miles with no problems at all.oil change evey 2,500 miles brake and tires, thats all still ride like new. I ride with harley guys who have spent lots of money repairing thier bike with only about 20,000 miles. my bikes ready for evey trip. can't say that for the harley ...

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  • Like My New Ride
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 25, 2010

    I have a 2005 VTX1300 R in Black. I have had it for 2 months and put about 2000 miles. My last bike was a 1985 Shadow 700 V-twin. The VTX is Very good in work traffic, but also great for a ride over the mountains to Topaz lake on Hwy 395. I get about 43 miles to the gallon. Honda did a good job ...

    Jeff- in San Jose, CA

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  • 2005 VTX RETRO
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 04, 2010

    Great bike to start with. Price was a affordable . Dependability !! What do expect, it's a Honda. Only complaint , kind of on the light side of the weight scale. Chrome is all plastic. I did sell it and moved on to a 03 Road King,

    but like I said ,it is a great starter bike , great price ...

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  • VTX 1300 R
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 31, 2009

    bought the bike from my brother, got a very good deal. has about everything on it imaginable. runs and rides great. only problem, don't ride it as much as i would like to.

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  • The 1300 R Great fun
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 14, 2008

    I bought my 2005 in April of 06 and got a good deal at what is now Maxim Honda.I added several after market parts. The best addition I made was the Vance and Hines Cruizer pipes. I ride to work and as much as I can after work and on weekends. I have gotten as much as 50 mpg two up. The bike has good ...

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  • VTX
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 16, 2008

    I bought the bike used. I havent had any problems with it. Rode mine to Myrtle Beach and back. I put about 150-200 miles on it every weekend.I have put on about 8100 miles on it since June 2007 when I bought it. Very nice bike and reliable.

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