Positioned in Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2016 Honda VT1300CX pairs a 1312 cc (80.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 VT1300CX measures 309 kg (681 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.42 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 678 mm (26.7 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 6 indexed model years from 2010 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
43.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.18 HP/kg (5.42 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,250–4,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~412 km (256 mi)
Engine
Displacement1312.0 ccm (80.06 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details52° V-twin
Power57.0 HP (41.6 kW)) @ 4250 RPM
Torque107.0 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 78.9 ft.lbs) @ 2250 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke89.5 x 104.3 mm (3.5 x 4.1 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital with 3-dimensional mapping, 2 sparks per cylinder
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
DrivelineShaft
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.93 litres/100 km (20.3 km/l or 47.71 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases114.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble-cradle, steel
Front Suspension45mm telescopic fork
Front Travel102 mm (4.0 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonoshock with adjustable rebound damping and 35-position spring preload adjustability
Rear Travel95 mm (3.7 inches)
Wheelbase1805 mm (71.1 inches)
Ground Clearance126 mm (5.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-R21
Rear Tyre200/50-R18
Front BrakesDouble disc. Twin-piston caliper. ABS
Front Brake Ø336 mm (13.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS.
Rear Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
WheelsCast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight309.0 kg (681.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1844 HP/kg
Seat Height678 mm (26.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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