Cruisers

2016Honda CTX1300 DLX

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The 2016 Honda CTX1300 DLX is a V4 cruiser with ABS, self-cancelling indicators and an audio package. Its liquid-cooled 1,261cc V4 makes 83 hp through a five-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A 739 mm seat, 333 kg wet weight and 19.3-litre tank suit comfortable touring.

Capacity: 1261.0 ccm
Engine: V four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Wet weight: 333.0 kg
Seat height: 739 mm
Power: 83.0 HP (61.0 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering40%

City riding45%

Daily riding70%

Touring90%

Two-up85%

Track15%

Best for: It's built for relaxed, long-distance touring and highway cruising rather than sport riding or commuting agility.
Built for: The V4 engine and shaft drive give it a smooth, torquey, low-maintenance character suited to unhurried mile-munching rather than aggressive acceleration.
Not ideal for: This is not the bike for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or a lightweight nimble city runabout.

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

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Units

At 739mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Honda CTX1300 DLX, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright 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: 1261.0 ccm
Power: 83.0 HP (61.0 kW)
Engine type: V four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2492 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 78.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression: 10.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with 3-D mapping and electronic advance
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1638 mm
Overall length: 2255 mm
Overall width: 855 mm
Overall height: 1155 mm
Seat height: 739 mm
Wet weight: 333.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 19.30 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Inverted 45mm fork
Rear suspension: Twin rear shocks with spring
Front wheel travel: 107 mm
Rear wheel travel: 110 mm
Rake (fork angle): 28.5°
Trail: 114 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS
Rear brakes diameter: 315 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 130/70-R18
Rear tyre: 200/50-R17

Other

Color options: Metallic Black, Gray Blue Metallic, Candy Red
Warranty: 24
Comments: DLX (Deluxe) version adds anti-Lock Braking System(ABS), self-canceling turn signals, audio package including Bluetooth connectivity, blacked-out styling elements for a distinctive look.

Specs last verified against published sources: September 2026.