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Honda VTX 1300 T - [2006]
This edition of the Honda VTX 1300 T is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.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 2006 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 340 kgs (749 lbs) this makes the Honda VTX 1300 T in the same weight category as the 2022 Yamaha FJR 1300 20th Anniversary Edition or the 2020 Yamaha FJR 1300 Ultimate Edition, give or take 50kg.
The 2006 Honda VTX 1300 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [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 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 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 1991 Yamaha FZX 250 Zeal has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2006 Honda VTX 1300 T.
The 2006 Honda VTX 1300 T has a Power to weight ratio of 217.6 bhp per ton and 266.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 VTX 1300 competing with the 1991 Yamaha FZX 250 Zeal [242.4 bhp\ton] and the 1996 Suzuki RGV 250 SP [242.2 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 266.7 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 1979 Suzuki GSX 1100 SX Katana Prototype [291.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1987 Suzuki GSX 1100 SBE Katana Limited Editon [291.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 17.4 secs, this makes the Honda VTX 1300 T similar in acceleration to the 2018 Kawasaki KLR 650 DOHC (17.0 secs) and the 2016 Kawasaki KLR 650 DOHC (17.0 secs). This Honda VTX 1300 T 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 2006 Honda VTX 1300 T and the 1983 Honda CR 480 R
When talking about the performance of the 2006 Honda VTX 1300 T 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 1983 Honda CR 480 R (0 secs) and the 1984 Kawasaki Gpz 400 F (0 secs).
The 2006 version of the Honda VTX 1300 T has a maximum speed of 110mph.
Top Speed of the 2006 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 2006 Honda VTX 1300 T then how about a 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R (121 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R SP II (121 mph).
