Touring Motorcycles

2012Honda VTX1300T

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The 2012 Honda VTX1300T is a cruiser motorcycle designed for riders seeking a manageable, mid-sized platform with classic styling. Known for its accessible seat height, lightweight compared to larger cruisers, and reliable 1300cc V-twin engine, it appeals to both experienced riders and those transitioning to bigger bikes. The VTX1300T balances easy handling with cruiser character, making it ideal for highway cruising and everyday riding.

Capacity: 1312.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Wet weight: 339.3 kg
Seat height: 696 mm
Power: 63.0 HP (46.3 kW)

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What’s new for the 2012 Honda VTX1300T

vs the 2011

Spec	2011	2012
Front brakes	Single disc. Twin-piston caliper	Double disc. Twin-piston caliper
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Twin-piston caliper

Other years 2009 2010 2011 2012

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering35%

City riding40%

Daily riding60%

Touring72%

Two-up75%

Track10%

Best for: It's built for relaxed highway cruising and boulevard touring rather than outright speed or sharp handling.
Built for: The big 52-degree V-twin with dual spark plugs and shaft drive gives it a smooth, torquey, unhurried character typical of a classic American-style cruiser.
Not ideal for: This is not the right bike for riders seeking quick agility, off-road capability, or aggressive cornering performance.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 696mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Honda VTX1300T, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1312.0 ccm
Power: 63.0 HP (46.3 kW)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1857 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 89.5 x 104.3 mm
Compression: 9.2:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Valves per cylinder: 3
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1669 mm
Seat height: 696 mm
Wet weight: 339.3 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.20 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: 41mm fork
Rear suspension: Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Front wheel travel: 130 mm
Rear wheel travel: 94 mm
Rake (fork angle): 32.0°
Trail: 144 mm