Honda Vtx1800 vs Honda Stateline 1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtx1800 vs Honda Stateline 1300. Honda Vtx1800: 106 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Honda Stateline 1300: 67 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda listed this as a comfort-tuned engine without official HP figures) hp, 298 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 7.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vtx1800
Honda Stateline 1300
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
167 Nm
108 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
298 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
106 hp @ 5,000 rpm
67 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda listed this as a comfort-tuned engine without official HP figures)
Torque
167 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
108 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure)
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
298 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vtx1800
8.2/10
"The cruiser for riders who prioritize reliability over brand loyalty."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Massive torque, surprisingly smooth
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
Cons
−Heavy, slow-speed handling suffers
−Carbureted versions need attention
−Styling divides opinion sharply
Honda Stateline 1300
7.2/10
"Reliable, capable, honest cruiser that never quite excites."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Smooth, effortless highway cruising
+Strong low-end torque
Cons
−Lacks genuine cruiser character
−Compromised riding position
−Final drive prone to leaks
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