Positioned in Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2007 Honda VTX1300R pairs a 1312 cc (80.1 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 VTX1300R measures 303.5 kg (669 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 695 mm (27.4 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,669 mm (65.7 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.16-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2007 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
695 mm (27.4 in)
Engine
Displacement1312.0 ccm (80.06 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke89.5 x 104.3 mm (3.5 x 4.1 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Single 38mm CV
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis
Rake32.0°
Trail144 mm (5.7 inches)
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.7-inch travel
Rear Travel94 mm (3.7 inches)
Wheelbase1669 mm (65.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre140/80-17
Rear Tyre170/80-15
Front BrakesSingle disc. disc with twin-piston caliper
Front Brake Ø336 mm (13.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. disc with single-piston caliper
Rear Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight303.5 kg (669.0 pounds)
Seat Height695 mm (27.4 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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