Okay, so I’ve been getting a lot of questions about my Honda VTX1300C, specifically about the specs. So, I figured I’d just lay out my whole process of digging into the details of my own bike. It wasn’t super straightforward, honestly!
First, I started by just looking at the bike itself. I mean, I walked around it, looked for any stickers or plates that might have some info. Nothing too helpful there, other than the obvious stuff like tire pressure recommendations.
My Deep Dive into the Specs
Next, I hit the internet. I was just Googling “Honda VTX1300C specs” and a bunch of stuff popped up. Lots of different websites, some forums, some official-looking Honda pages. It was kind of overwhelming, to be honest. I spent a good hour just clicking around, trying to find something that looked reliable.
I found a few sites that seemed pretty legit. They listed things like:
- Engine: 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin. That’s the heart of the beast!
- Bore and Stroke: 89.5mm x 104.3mm. I’m not a mechanic, but I like knowing these things.
- Compression Ratio: 9.2:1. Again, more numbers for the nerds!
- Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder. Okay, starting to get a little technical for me…
- Induction: Single 38mm constant-velocity carburetor. I remember reading about people swapping these out, but mine’s stock.
- Ignition: Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder. Sounds fancy!
- Transmission: Five-speed. Feels good on the road.
- Final Drive: Shaft. Love that low-maintenance shaft drive!
- Front Suspension: 41mm fork; 5.1 inches travel. Provides a reasonably smooth ride.
- Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.7 inches travel. I’ve messed with the preload a bit to get it dialed in.
- Brakes: Single 336mm disc with twin-piston caliper (front), Single 296mm disc with single-piston caliper (rear). They stop the bike, that’s the important part.
- Tires: I had to actually go look at my tires for this one! They were different than some of the specs I saw online, so that’s a good reminder to always double-check.
- Wheelbase: 65.7 inches. Makes for a stable ride.
- Seat Height: 27.5 inches. Pretty low, which is good for me.
- Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons. I can get decent range on a full tank.
- Curb Weight: I remember seeing around 700 pounds somewhere, fully loaded. It is a hefty bike.
After gathering all that, I felt pretty good about my understanding of the bike’s technical details. It was a bit of a scavenger hunt, but piecing it all together from different sources was kind of fun. I even printed out a little cheat sheet and stuck it in my bike’s manual, just in case I need to reference it later.
So yeah, that’s how I tackled the whole “VTX1300C specs” question. Not exactly rocket science, but it took a little digging! Hope this helps anyone else out there who’s curious about their own ride.
