Honda Vtx1300 Review

Used Buyer Review

The VTX1300 is Honda doing what Honda does best — building something utterly bulletproof and wrapping it in chrome. That 1312cc V-twin pulls hard from virtually nothing, and the torque curve is so fat and usable you'll rarely need to rev it past 4,000rpm in normal riding. It's genuinely comfortable for long days in the saddle, and the ergonomics suit a wide range of body types without modification. Used examples are everywhere, which keeps prices honest. Look for bikes that haven't been dropped — lots of these lived their lives as weekend showpieces, so finding clean ones isn't hard. Check the carb on pre-2007 models if it's been sitting; they gunk up fast. The C, R, and S variants offer different bar and seat configurations, so ride each before committing. The elephant in the room is weight — 670lbs wet makes slow-speed maneuvering genuinely stressful for newer riders. It's also firmly a cruiser, so don't expect canyon-carving capability. But as a relaxed mile-eater? Practically unbeatable at this price point.