Cruisers
2005Honda VTX 1300
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The 2005 Honda VTX 1300 is a big V-twin cruiser with classic styling. Its liquid-cooled 1,312cc V-twin makes 63 hp through a five-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A low 686 mm seat, 290.8 kg dry weight and 18.2-litre tank suit relaxed cruising.
- Capacity
- 1312.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 290.8 kg
- Seat height
- 686 mm
- Power
- 63.0 HP (46.3 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for relaxed boulevard cruising and long, straight-road highway miles rather than aggressive riding.
- Built for
- A classic big-twin cruiser character with a torquey V2 engine, shaft drive smoothness, and a laid-back, low-revving riding feel.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good match for riders wanting sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or outright top-speed 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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- Capacity
- 1312.0 ccm
- Power
- 63.0 HP (46.3 kW)
- Engine type
- V-Twin
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2166 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 89.5 x 104.3 mm
- Compression
- 9.2:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- 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
- 1662 mm
- Seat height
- 686 mm
- Dry weight
- 290.8 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.20 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 41mm fork
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability.
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 91 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 32.0°
- Trail
- 149 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 336 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/90-M19
- Rear tyre
- 170/80-M15
Other
- Color options
- Black, Metallic Silver, Pearl Orange, Candy Red
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1312 cc | 1312 cc | 1312 cc |
| Dry weight | 291 kg | 291 kg | 291 kg |
| Seat height | 686 mm | 686 mm | 697 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.2 L | 18.2 L | 18.2 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda VTX 1300?
The 2005 Honda VTX 1300 has a Capacity of 1312.0 ccm (80.06 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda VTX 1300 have?
The 2005 Honda VTX 1300 has a Power of 63.0 HP (46.3 kW).
How many gears does the Honda VTX 1300 have?
The 2005 Honda VTX 1300 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Honda VTX 1300 weigh?
The 2005 Honda VTX 1300 has a Dry weight of 290.8 kg (641.1 pounds).
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