2016Honda CTX1300

★ 5.0

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The 2016 Honda CTX1300 is a sport-touring cruiser designed for experienced riders seeking comfortable long-distance travel with muscular styling. Known for its sophisticated engine, smooth handling, and spacious seating, it balances touring capability with aggressive aesthetics. This bike excels for riders prioritizing comfort and reliability on extended highway journeys without sacrificing performance.

Capacity: 1261.0 ccm
Engine: V four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Wet weight: 338.0 kg
Seat height: 735 mm
Power: 83.1 HP (62.0 kW) @ 6000 RPM

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What’s new for the 2016 Honda CTX1300

vs the 2015

Spec	2015	2016
Top speed	—	195.0 km/h (121.2 mph)
Wet weight	328.5 kg (724.2 pounds)	338.0 kg (745.2 pounds)
Front suspension	Inverted 45mm fork	43mm inverted front fork (USD)
Rear suspension	Twin rear shocks with spring	Aluminium swingarm with double conventional shocks with mechanical preload adjustment

Other years 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering45%

City riding45%

Daily riding65%

Touring82%

Two-up75%

Track20%

Best for: Built primarily for relaxed highway cruising and covering long distances in comfort rather than for outright speed or sport riding.
Built for: A smooth, torquey V4 cruiser with shaft drive that delivers a refined, low-drama riding experience over aggressive performance.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or track-day thrills.

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 735mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Honda CTX1300, 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: 83.1 HP (62.0 kW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 106.0 Nm (10.8 kgf-m) @ 4500 RPM
Engine type: V four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2459 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

Transmission

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

Performance

Top speed: 195.0 km/h (121.2 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1645 mm
Overall length: 2380 mm
Overall width: 940 mm
Overall height: 1170 mm
Seat height: 735 mm
Wet weight: 338.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 19.50 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Carrying capacity: Saddle bags
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Double cradle split down-tube
Front suspension: 43mm inverted front fork (USD)
Rear suspension: Aluminium swingarm with double conventional shocks with mechanical preload adjustment
Front wheel travel: 107 mm
Rear wheel travel: 110 mm
Rake (fork angle): 28.0°
Trail: 118 mm