2008 Honda VTX™ 1300 R

2008 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
2008
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
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
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
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.7 / 1668.8
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
710 / 322.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.8 / 18.2
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Performance
Standard
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.4 / 696
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
Chain Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Folding
Yes
Underseat Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • Great Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 26, 2009

    This bike is as good as it gets. Looks great, rides great. About 45 mpg. The only thing I do not like is the clatter of the engine. It drives me nuts. Sounds like something is loose. I have had it checked and was told this is normal.

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  • the best
    By  (I am an Owner) on Dec 05, 2008

    i haven't had my vtx1300t for long,but i have put enough miles on to be able to say it rides well.On the highway in wind she holds the road with out hard work.smooth and even when i hit bumps she comes down well.The people i meet think she is assume,i think that was part of why i picked her.anyone ...

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  • 2007 Honda VTX 1300R
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 08, 2008

    This is a fine bike with a great balance of torque and speed. A cruiser that goes 0-60 at 5.4 seconds blows away any comparable major manufacturers bike. on top of that, I have a 5 year warranty. The handling is great except for the floor boards scraping during moderate turns. This model should ...

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