Fire up the big 1312cc V-twin of Honda’s VTX1300C and soak in the throaty exhaust from the two-into-two, bullet-style mufflers. Then nudge it into gear, hook up that beefy rear tire and experience what it’s like to be the baddest boy on the block. Custom cast wheels, bobbed fenders and the right amount of chrome merely complete the VTX’s street-rod mission profile, while four brilliant new colors make sure your ride is beautiful too. Sleek, buttery-smooth styling that grabs your eyes and won’t let go A powerful V-twin engine with a sensuous shape and sound. Want a bike that looks great and goes even better? Then be prepared to fall in love with the Honda VTX1300C. Its liquid-cooled 1,312 cc V-twin engine features a pair of three-valve cylinder heads designed to deliver superior performance with a minimum of maintenance hassles, and the integral oil reservoir provides all the benefits of a dry-sump design without the clutter of external oil lines. You get both great performance and a super-clean look. The VTX1300 offers loads of V-twin torque plus a wealth of distinctive styling variations to suit your own individual tastes, all at prices that keep this value-laden winner a perennial favorite. New for 2009 – VTX1300C colors include Titanium, Dark Blue Metallic, Metallic Red and Black. Unique VTX1300C Features – Custom cast wheels give a performance-custom profile. – Minimalist front and rear fenders complement the VTX’s street-rod styling. ENGINE Engine Type: 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin Bore and Stroke: 89.5mm x 104.3mm Induction: Single 38mm constant-velocity carburetor Ignition: Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder DRIVE TRAIN Transmission: Five-speed Final Drive: Shaft CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES Front Suspension: 41mm fork; 5.1 inches travel Rear Suspension: Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.6 inches travel Front Brake: Single 336 mm disc with twin-piston caliper Rear Brake: Single 296 mm disc with single-piston caliper Front Tire: 110/90-19 M/C Rear Tire: 170/80-15 M/C DIMENSIONS Rake (Caster Angle): 32.0° Trail: 149mm (5.9 inches) Wheelbase: 65.45 inches Seat Height: 27.46 inches Curb Weight: 678 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride) Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons, including 1.0-gallon reserve OTHER Available Colors: Dark Blue Metallic, Metallic Red, Black, Titanium Model