Established in September 24, 1948, Japanese company Honda Motor Co., Ltd is a juggernaut in engineering an assortment of products. They design and manufacture equipments such as ATVs, robotics, marine equipment, lawn and garden equipment, along with automobiles such as cars, trucks, motorcycles ands scooters. In 2004 their annual revenue touched $79.22 billion and has been rising ever since. They are the largest engine-makers in the world. Honda launched its VTX 1300 motorcycle series in 2002, with the bike inspired by the Zodia concept.
It boasted of a 1300 cc motor and a liquid cooling, 52 degree V-twin engine. With a 3500 rmp torque and a 106 brake horse power at 5000 rpm, the Honda VTX 1300 series was the most powerful V-twin engine at the time of its release. The VTX 1300 series was launched along with its sibling the VTX 1800 series which had a larger motor. The VTX series has a muscular body frame which compliments its low height and lengthy built. The 1300 series included three marginally different motorcycles namely, the Honda VTX 1300C, Honda VTX 1300S, and Honda VTX 1300R.
The VTX 1300C has wide curves, and a full length side chrome frame. The VTX 1300R is a more retro inspired motorcycle; it has cast wheels, dual exhaust outlets and its stand out feature, the custom designed short pipes. It also boasts of precise tank mounted gauges and instruments. Though the VTX 1300R has a V-twin engine just like the others in the same series, the 1300R has a more powerful 1312cc motor. The VTX 1300C is built with spiked wheels, chrome hooded head lights, semi-sweptback handle bar and highly balanced front and rear fenders. Its broad seats provide comfort and ease while riding. |
