Honda VTX 1300C reviews

Having put 30,000+ miles on different machines before this bike, I can tell you that this machine rocks! It loves the twisties and running flat out. I never get tired of riding it. Found it new in a lost crate at a local dealer and bought it in Apr '05. Only average about 500 mi/month on this one, but that's not by choice. Wife loves to get her butt on the back and fly through the back country with me. Did I mention it loves the turns? The usual Honda 2nd-gear-clunk, and a tad cold natured, but this thing runs and sounds oh-so good! Lot's of second looks and compliments on looks. Bought a low-rise sissy bar for my honey to keep her butt from flying off, other than that, ride it stock. 80mph+++ wind resistence is not bad at all -- much better that any ride I've had. The 1300c is all the power you need if you wanna stay alive. Awesome acceleration and crusing speed. Did I mention it love the turns? Ride one. You won't wanna get off. Even with the stock seat. Gotta say that even though I don't get much butt fatigue even after couple hundred miles, my honey goes a tad numb after an hour due to the rather limited passenger seat dimensions. Hey did I mention how it LOVES the curves? Show less

Im fairly new to cruisers, and was having problems choosing between the Sabre 1100 or the VTX 1300. So happy I went bigger. The VTX also sounds much better in my opinion. Deeper rumble out of the Cobra slip-ons. I got a great deal on a bike that had a lot of extras already on it. The bike handles very easy at slow speeds and is plenty big to push hard on the highway. Took a friend for a ride who weighed about 240, the bikes performance changed very little. Had the same giddy up. You won't be dissapointed. For the price and Honda reliability you get, you wont look at those Harley boys with any disappointment. Happy ridin'. Show less

I LOVE THE BIG BORE POWER OF THE 1800 BUT, IT'S NOT AS RESPONSIVE AS I WOULD HAVE HOPED. IT'S A BIT TOP HEAVY, SO SLOW SPEEDS ARE A DRAG. THE STOCK SEAT IS A BIT HARD ON THE REAR IF YOU RIDE VERY LONG. THE BIKE HAS A GREAT DEAL OF QUALITY TYPICAL OF HONDA. IT DOESN'T REQUIRE A LOT OF TROUBLE TO KEEP THIS BIKE RUNNING. IT'S A GREAT BIKE AT LEAST UNTIL I CAN GET A WING!!! Show less

After 2 years, I could not be any more pleased with this bike. I made the right choice for sure. It's that good. The seat is a little uncomfortable still but that can be fixed with an aftermarket one. I would reccomend this bike to a fellow rider. Show less

Nice bike that handles great. I get lots of compliments on the road. The seat could be more comfortable but all around good bike. Looking forward to putting more miles on it. Keeping the rubber side down and having a blast. Show less

I had narrowed my choice down to the 1100 Shadow or 1300 VTX. After riding a friend's 2004 VTX1300C, I was hooked. I've had my X for one month and have put 1000 extremely happy miles on the bike already. The look, style, and performance are top notch. Once I add a Mustang seat (with back rest), the comfort will be high grade as well. My thanks to Honda for turning a blank sheet of paper into a fantastic machine. Show less

I commute 140 miles roundtrip to work every day. Driving at an average speed of 75 mph I am getting about 32 mpg. I think mileage should be better. Other than that, the bike is awesome. Some people have complained about the seat, but I have no complaints. I am 56 years old and have had back injuries and my back doesn't hurt at all on this bike. Show less

Xtreme power. Xtreme performance. Xtreme looks. She's a gorgeous V-Twin delivering effortless, rumbling power with masses of torque. Unbelievable performance. She delivers low-end and mid-range torque for relaxed cruising on the wide open road. She doesnt lack any top end punch for passing my Harley riding buddies and leaves the chasing pack in the distance. She brings cruising to an all new high. Show less

This is my 1st bike that I've owned and I am completly in love with it. The sport cruiser is a must have style for those getting into riding and the VTX 1300C is a must. I bought this bike and can't stay off her. The only down side is the gear shift clunk when shifting and exhaust, otherwise this is a sweet machine and I'm the envy of all my friends when I role up! Show less

I had a 2003 750 shadow spirit it was to small so I upgraded. I bought the VTX 1800c 2003 new in 05 and love it. I have ridden Harleys before and there is no comparison. Honda knows what they are doing. They make the best quality bikes. I have always ridden Honda's since the early 70's and I never had one break down on me. That should tell those Harley guys something. Show less