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Honda CTX 1300 cc - [2014]
This edition of the Honda CTX 1300 cc is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000.This particular Honda CTX 1300 has a 1231cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Boxer Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Boxer engine, Touring style motorbike includes the Norton Commander Rotary - [1991]
The 2014 CTX 1300 shares its Boxer engine and Touring style configuration with the likes of the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary and the 1990 Norton Commander Police. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CTX 1300's Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2001 Kawasaki GTR 1000 DOHC | 2001cc.1997 Kawasaki GTR 1000 DOHC | 1997cc.
Weighing in at 331.7 kgs (731 lbs) this makes the Honda CTX 1300 cc in the same weight category as the 2022 Yamaha FJR 1300 20th Anniversary Edition or the 2020 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT, give or take 50kg.
The 2014 Honda CTX 1300 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha T�n�r� 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 1231cc 16 valve Boxer 4 cylinder engine produces 83.1 bhp (61 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 78.1 lb-ft (106.0 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CTX 1300 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1983 Yamaha XJ 400 Z-E has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2014 Honda CTX 1300 cc.
The 2014 Honda CTX 1300 cc has a Power to weight ratio of 250.5 bhp per ton and 235.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 CTX 1300 competing with the 1983 Yamaha XJ 400 Z-E [275.0 bhp\ton] and the 2002 Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder [274.8 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CTX 1300 generating around 235.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1986 Kawasaki GPX 750 R [260.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1988 Kawasaki GPX 750 R [260.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 14.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 15.1 secs, this makes the Honda CTX 1300 cc similar in acceleration to the 2017 Honda CB 500 F (14.8 secs) and the 2014 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star S (14.8 secs). This Honda CTX 1300 cc also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2014 Honda CTX 1300 cc and the 1982 Suzuki SP 125 Single Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 2014 Honda CTX 1300 cc on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1982 Suzuki SP 125 Single Cylinder (0 secs) and the 1998 Suzuki SV 400 S (0 secs).
The 2014 version of the Honda CTX 1300 cc has a maximum speed of 120mph.
Top Speed of the 2014 CTX 1300 equals the 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2014 Honda CTX 1300 cc then how about a 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC (131 mph) and the 2012 Yamaha MT-01 SOHC (131 mph).
Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan LTD - VN 500
Engine Capacity: 498 cc
Top Speed: 105 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.8 secs @ 86 mph
