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2007Honda VTX1300C

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The 2007 Honda VTX1300C is a cruiser motorcycle best suited for riders seeking a powerful yet manageable custom platform. Known for its massive 1312cc V-twin engine delivering impressive torque and commanding presence, it combines classic styling with modern reliability. The shaft drive and liquid-cooled engine make it an accessible choice for both experienced cruiser enthusiasts and those transitioning to larger displacement bikes.

Capacity: 1312.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 290.8 kg
Seat height: 697 mm
Power: 63.0 HP (46.3 kW)

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What’s new for the 2007 Honda VTX1300C

vs the 2005

Spec	2005	2007
Seat height	686 mm (27.0 inches)	697 mm (27.4 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. 2-piston calipers.	Single disc. disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear brakes	Single disc. 1-piston calipers.	Single disc. disc with single-piston caliper
Wheelbase	1637 mm (64.4 inches)	1662 mm (65.4 inches)

Other years 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering35%

City riding45%

Daily riding60%

Touring62%

Two-up65%

Track10%

Best for: Built for relaxed boulevard cruising and easy highway miles rather than outright speed or sport riding.
Built for: A classic big-inch V-twin cruiser character with a torquey, low-revving powerplant and shaft-drive simplicity favoring laid-back, steady riding over aggressive performance.
Not ideal for: Not suited for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or high-speed sport 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 697mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2007 Honda VTX1300C, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 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.

More bikes at 750 mm or under — Short Kings →

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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: 0.2166 HP/kg (dry)
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: 1662 mm
Seat height: 697 mm
Dry weight: 290.8 kg
Wet weight: 307.5 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. disc with twin-piston caliper
Front brakes diameter: 336 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. disc with single-piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 296 mm
Front tyre: 110/90-19
Rear tyre: 170/80-15

Other

Color options: Black, Dark Red, Pearl White, Pearl Dark Blue, Pearl Bright Green

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

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	2005	2007	2008	2009	2011	2012
Capacity	1312 cc	1312 cc	1312 cc	1312 cc	1312 cc	1312 cc
Dry weight	291 kg	291 kg	291 kg	291 kg	291 kg	291 kg
Seat height	686 mm	697 mm	697 mm	697 mm	699 mm	699 mm
Fuel capacity	18.2 L	18.2 L	18.2 L	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.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERYMar 2008 · 08V141000

HONDA IS RECALLING 38,934 MY 2006-2007 VT600 AND MY 2007-2008 VT750 AND VTX1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM AND THE FUEL VALVE MAY DRIP FUEL.

Risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, DRIPPING FUEL POSES THE RISK OF FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.

These recalls cover some 2007 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Honda recalls →