VT1300C

2016 Honda VT1300C Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2016 Honda VT1300C relies on a 1312 cc (80.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 57 HP (41.6 kW) at 4,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 107 Nm (78.9 lb-ft) at 2,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 43.4 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (2,250 rpm) and peak power (4,250 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the VT1300C measures 311 kg (686 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.46 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 680 mm (26.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,805 mm (71.1 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20.3-liter (5.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.93 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 412 km (256 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2015 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.