The Specifications for a 2005 VTX 1300C

Honda made three VTX 1300 motorcycle models in 2005, the 1300R, 1300S and 1300C. These models are cruiser motorcycles with V-twin engines. The 1300R and 1300S come with floorboards while the 1300C has a more classic look with chrome fittings and a steel frame.

Engine & Transmission

The 2005 Honda VTX 1300C has a liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin engine with a bore and stroke of 3.53 inches by 4.11 inches for total cylinder displacement of 1,312cc. The 2005 VTX1300C has a fuel capacity of 4.8 gallons including a 1.0-gallon reserve. It requires regular (87 octane) unleaded gas. Average mileage is 43.6 miles per gallon in the city and 50.2 mpg on the highway. The Honda VTX 1300c comes with a five-speed transmission and shaft final drive. It has digital ignition with three-dimensional mapping. This bike has two spark plugs per cylinder and three valves per cylinder operated via single overhead camshaft. It comes with a single 38mm CV carburetor. The VTX 1300C's engine compression ratio is 9.2 to 1.

Brakes, Wheels & Tires

Honda's 2005 VTX 1300C has single disc brakes. The front brake has two-piston calipers and the rear brake one-piston calipers. The front suspension is a 41mm fork with 5.1 inches of travel. The rear suspension is dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability with 3.6 inches of travel. The Honda VTX 1300C came with aluminum wheels. The front tire has a 19-inch diameter and the back tire a 15-inch diameter. The size of the front tire is 110/90-R19 and the size of the back tire is 170/80-R15.

Exterior

The 2005 Honda VTX 1300C has a rake angle of 32 degrees. The bike's trail is 5.9 inches. Its wheelbase is 64.45 inches and seat height is 27.0 inches. The dry weight is 641.0 pounds. The 2005 Honda VTX 1300C was available in Bright Blue Metallic, Titanium, Black and Candy Red paint.

Additional Features

The Honda VTX 1300C meets California's CARB 2004 emissions standards. It comes with a one-year factory warranty. Defects in materials and workmanship are covered for the duration of the warranty. Digital instrumentation includes a fuel level warning light, a speedometer, a trip odometer and a temperature warning light.