Built around Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2006 Honda VTX 1800 Retro Cruiser utilizes a 1795 cc (109.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 101.0 x 112.0 mm (4.0 x 4.4 inches) with a 9.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the VTX 1800 Retro Cruiser measures 340.2 kg (750 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 696 mm (27.4 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,715 mm (67.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20.06-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Standover Height
696 mm (27.4 in)
Engine
Displacement1795.0 ccm (109.53 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke101.0 x 112.0 mm (4.0 x 4.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with automatic choke
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital, two spark plugs per cylinder
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis
Rake32.0°
Trail163 mm (6.4 inches)
Front Suspension45.0mm inverted fork
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Rear Travel99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1715 mm (67.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre150/80-R17
Rear Tyre180/70-R16
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø316 mm (12.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight340.2 kg (750.0 pounds)
Seat Height696 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsBlack, Metallic Silver/Black, Dark Red/Black
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Transmission
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