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Honda VTX 1300 R - [2003]
This edition of the Honda VTX 1300 R is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2003. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Mat Mladin Replica and the 2004 Yamaha YZF1000 R1.This particular Honda VTX 1300 has a 1312cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2003 VTX 1300 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VTX 1300's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Yamaha V-Max 1200 | 1989cc.1987 Yamaha V-Max 1200 | 1987cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda VTX 1300 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2003 Honda VTX 1300 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally - [2025]
In terms of power the 1312cc 4 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 74 bhp (55 kW) @ 5000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 90.6 lb-ft (122.9 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VTX 1300 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1993 Kawasaki KLR 650 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2003 Honda VTX 1300 R.
The 2003 Honda VTX 1300 R has a Power to weight ratio of 229.1 bhp per ton and 280.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2003 VTX 1300 competing with the 1993 Kawasaki KLR 650 DOHC [253.9 bhp\ton] and the 2006 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star [253.9 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 VTX 1300 generating around 280.8 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 1996 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WT SRAD [305.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 1997 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WV SRAD [305.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 16.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 16.5 secs, this makes the Honda VTX 1300 R similar in acceleration to the 2015 Honda VT 1300 CT Interstate (16.1 secs) and the 2013 Honda VT 1300 CT Interstate (16.1 secs). This Honda VTX 1300 R 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 2003 Honda VTX 1300 R and the 1995 Honda VF 750 C Magna De Lux
When talking about the performance of the 2003 Honda VTX 1300 R 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 1995 Honda VF 750 C Magna De Lux (0 secs) and the 1980 Honda CB 650 Custom (0 secs).
The 2003 version of the Honda VTX 1300 R has a maximum speed of 110mph.
Top Speed of the 2003 VTX 1300 equals the 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2003 Honda VTX 1300 R then how about a 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R (121 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R SP II (121 mph).
