Honda VTX Series

The Honda VTX series is a line of Honda V-twin cruiser motorcycles inspired by the Zodia concept shown at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show. The Honda VTX 1800 was introduced in 2002 , and a smaller 1300 cc version was introduced in 2003. At the time this bike was introduced the Honda VTX 1800 engine was the largest displacement production V-Twin engine in the world, with the largest pistons ever produced for a car or a motorcycle. This title didn't last long however as the displacement race still continues today. There are several differently styled models available for each displacement class.

Features

The VTX series has a muscular looking body, it is quite long and low to the ground featuring significant rake and trail. The 1800 puts out convert|120|ft.lbf|N.m|abbr=on of torque at only 3500 rpm and 106 bhp @ 5000 rpm, making the VTX series one of the more powerful production V-twin motorcycles of its time. [http://www.hondanews.com/CatID7052?mid=2003090259892&mime=asc]

On the VTX 1800, Honda updated its linked braking feature, instead of having the usual separate hand and foot brakes, the hand brake operates two-thirds of the front pistons while the foot operates the other third in front and all the rear via a proportioning valve. The throttle is updated with Honda's new Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system, using a vacuum sensor within the first ten percent of opening to more precisely meter torque, until the standard throttle position sensor takes over.

Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a shaft drive.

The VTX 1300 uses standard unlinked brakes, with a single large front disk. The 1300 also uses a carburetor unlike the fuel injected 1800, and therefore is much simpler in terms of design. Although the engine is similar to the 1800, it is not just a smaller bore/stroke but a different design.

See also

* Honda Shadow

References

* [http://www.vtxoa.com VTX Owners Association Forum]
* [http://www.vtxrra.co.uk VTX Road Riders Association UK Owners Club Forum]
* [http://www.vtxcafe.com Honda VTX Forum]
* [http://areallygoodname.com/2007/03/21/2007-honda-vtx-1300c-user-review/ User Reviews]
* [http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/roadtests/vtx1800/ Motor Cyclist, Honda VTX 1800]
* [http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/VTXshowcase/ Motorcycle Cruiser, VTX Showcase]
* [http://www.hondanews.com/CatID7052?mid=2003090260177&mime=asc Honda News, VTX Timeline]
* [http://www.hondacustomizing.com Honda VTX Parts & Accessories]
* [http://www.CruiserCustomizing.com Honda VTX Accessories]
* [http://www.californiavtxriders.com Honda VTX Riders Club, primarily for riders in the state of California]
* [http://www.mdxiles.com Honda VTX Riders Club, primarily for riders in the state of Maryland]
* [http://xchoppers.com Xchoppers Honda VTX Riders Forum, Gallery and Customization Resource]