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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Cruiser</td>
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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$9,599.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;V Twin</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Cylinders</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Engine Stroke</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Liquid</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;6</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves Per Cylinder</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;3</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;SOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Compression Ratio</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;9.2:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Regular</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Number Of Speeds</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;5</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;140/80 R17</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;170/80 R15</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Wheelbase (in/mm)</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;65.7 / 1668.8</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4.8 / 18.2</td>
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		<h5>2007 Honda VTX 1300R</h5>
		<div class="date">By P551(Owner),  Sep. 8, 2008</div>
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		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<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;"> have fuel injection however it has dual spark plugs per cylnder similar to an airplane engine.  The Carb is supposed to be pretty high tech but I'm still disappointed.  The 1800 version has FI so why wouldn't the 1312cc models?  Only Honda knows the details.  Overall, I'd rate this an 8.5 out of 10 for performance, comfort, value, and looks.  Good luck and look at the suzuki line as well.  They sure look sweet!</span>
		
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		<h5>the best</h5>
		<div class="date">By leslie hulkower(Owner),  Dec. 5, 2008</div>
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		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 w<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">anting a good touring bike should look at the vtx 1300's i think they will find she's tops</span>
		
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		<h5>Great Bike</h5>
		<div class="date">By Herbert Kienke(Owner),  Jul. 26, 2009</div>
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		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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2008 Honda VTX™ 1300 R

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Model Type	Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)	$9,599.00
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	6
Valves Per Cylinder	3
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Shaft
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	140/80 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	170/80 R15
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	65.7 / 1668.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.8 / 18.2
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2007 Honda VTX 1300R

By P551(Owner), Sep. 8, 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... Read Full Review
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By leslie hulkower(Owner), Dec. 5, 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 w... Read Full Review
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Great Bike

By Herbert Kienke(Owner), 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. Read Full Review