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2009 Honda VTX™ 1300 R

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2009 Honda VTX™ 1300 R
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2009 Honda VTX™ 1300 R Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $9,999.00
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
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:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Shaft
Reverse  No
Heel Toe Shifter  Standard
Wheels & Tires:  
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
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  13.2 / 336
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.7 / 296
Suspension:  
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:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
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
Seats:  
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
Exterior:  
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
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Light
Fuel Level Warning Type  Light
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months/Condition)  12 / Limited
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  Japan
NADATrimID  33194
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
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