Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2011 Honda VT1300CS features a 1312 cc (80.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) at 2,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 89.5 x 104.3 mm (3.5 x 4.1 inches) with a 9.2:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the VT1300CS measures 304 kg (670 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 684 mm (26.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,785 mm (70.3 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2011 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
684 mm (26.9 in)
Engine
Displacement1312.0 ccm (80.06 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSC61E Engine
Torque103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke89.5 x 104.3 mm (3.5 x 4.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
Ignitiontransistor type
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Chassis
Rake33.0°
Trail115 mm (4.5 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwing arm
Wheelbase1785 mm (70.3 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-21
Rear Tyre170/80-15M
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Optional ABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight304.0 kg (670.2 pounds)
Seat Height684 mm (26.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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