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VTX1300R
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VTX1300C
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VTX1300T Tourer
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VT750T Shadow Tourer
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VT750C2 Shadow Spirit
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VT750C Shadow Aero
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CMX250C Rebel
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Don’t forget to wave EFFICIENT COMBUSTION
For both strong performance and crisp, clean
operation, an engine must achieve efficient
combustion. This often leads to the use of
four valves per cylinder in sport bikes, but
A motorcycle is different. A motorcycle inspires a passion engines that look and sound like big twins should, but cruisers operating at lower rpm call for a
different approach. That’s why the combustion
in its owner well beyond what’s common with most other with vibration carefully controlled so that you feel those chambers in Honda VTX and VT engines
vehicles or devices. big power pulses at work, yet they don’t intrude on feature innovative three-valve cylinder heads,
using two intake valves and a single, larger
comfort. The combustion chambers feature two intake
That’s because a motorcycle isn’t merely something you exhaust valve. This promotes improved
valves and a single, larger exhaust valve to achieve combustion at lower revs for excellent throttle
ride, it’s something that becomes part of your life.
20 percent greater valve area than a similarly sized two- response when you’re accelerating or just
When you ride a motorcycle, you’re automatically valve engine. The result? Increased torque at low rpm for cruising, plus strong power at higher rpm. The
best of both worlds.
welcomed into a community of like-minded enthusiasts smooth, satisfying acceleration in any gear. Plus, the use
— men and women, young and old. Meet another of two sparkplugs in each cylinder further contributes
motorcyclist, and you instantly share a deep connection. to efficient, cleaner combustion and high power output
It’s why motorcyclists wave to other motorcyclists. at lower engine speeds — ideal for the sort of relaxed
cruising that makes a motorcycle ride on a sunny
Today, the passion for motorcycling is as strong as ever at
Honda. We build motorcycles that bristle with innovative
afternoon so much fun.
technology, that consider safety in the design of Twist the throttle, and the engine in a Honda cruiser reacts
every component, that address environmental issues in in a predictable, confidence-inspiring, clean and quiet
their low emissions and quiet operation, that work with manner. The way you expect it to. The way you want it to.
the reliability and predictability that you would expect And once you’re on the road, you’ll notice how you
from a Honda. Most of all, we build motorcycles that immediately feel comfortable and in control. Honda SMOOTH PERFORMANCE
inspire passion — motorcycles that you want to ride, engineers have developed innovative methods for Part of the pleasure of riding a big-twin
today and every day. perfecting chassis geometry, rider ergonomics, weight cruiser is feeling that powerful engine at
work, but engine vibration left uncontrolled
From the shape and position of the brake and clutch distribution and suspension compliance to help you have can produce an uncomfortable ride.
levers to the manner in which the engine produces a safer, more enjoyable motorcycling experience. Honda VTXs employ an advanced anti-
vibration system that uses dual internal
its power, everything about a Honda motorcycle is Take a ride on a Honda motorcycle, and feel the passion counterbalancers spinning on different axis.
examined to ensure that it contributes to its durability, for yourself. And don’t forget to wave. The system is engineered to minimize the
safety, low impact on the environment, vibration that can cause discomfort through
the handlebar, footpegs and seat, without
ease of use, and overall enjoyment. For example, Honda
masking the pleasant power pulses from the
VTX and VT cruisers use high-tech liquid-cooled V-twin engine. You get a smooth ride, plus that great
V-twin sound and feel.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
brimming with attitude. Or, maybe it was the Bore & stroke 89.5 mm x 104.3 mm
sound: a deep rumble from the staggered Compression ratio 9.2:1
dual exhausts that stirred your soul. Or,
Valve train Chain-driven SOHC,
maybe it was the way you felt when you first 3 valves per cylinder
saw one ride past: a bike that summed up Single 38 mm CV carb
Fuel delivery
everything that’s fun about motorcycling.
Transmission Wide-ratio five-speed
The Honda VTX1300R is all about making
an impression. When you look at it, and Final drive Shaft
when you ride it. Fat tires mounted on retro- Front suspension 41 mm fork, 129 mm
style cast wheels, and framed by gorgeous (5.1 in.) travel
valanced steel fenders. Flawless paint so Rear suspension Dual shocks with
adjustable spring
smooth you could comb your hair in the
preload, 94 mm
reflection. A deeply sculpted saddle with (3.7 in.) travel
a removable passenger seat. Instruments 140/80 - 17 front;
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displayed in a tank-mounted nacelle that appealing. An advanced 1,312 cc 52-degree steel frame for stability, plus suspension 170/80 - 15 rear
leaves an unobstructed view through the V-twin engine features three-valve cylinder components that look retro but deliver Brakes Front single 336 mm
swept-back handlebar to the road ahead. It’s heads, liquid cooling, and an innovative modern-day road-holding. disc with dual-piston
proof that not all art is found in a gallery. dual-axis primary counterbalancing system Whatever it was that first attracted you caliper; rear single
296 mm disc with
And the performance? Well, that’s just as that helps to keep engine vibration from to the Honda VTX1300R, you can be sure of single-piston caliper
intruding on comfort. To help you put all that this: after just one ride, you’ll be smitten for
Seat height 695 mm (27.4 in.)
power and torque to use in a safe, controlled good.
Seating capacity Two
manner, the chassis uses a strong tubular
Wheelbase 1,669 mm (65.7 in.)
style, and plenty short on substance. Bore & stroke 89.5 mm x 104.3 mm
That’s exactly why you ride a Honda Compression ratio 9.2:1
VTX1300C.
Valve train Chain-driven SOHC,
This is a bike that evokes the classic hot 3 valves per cylinder
rods of a bygone era, but delivers a level of Single 38 mm CV carb
Fuel delivery
performance unheard of back in the day. The
Transmission Five-speed
shorty fenders and large 19-inch front wheel
set the VTX1300C apart from its VTX cousins, Final drive Shaft
and give it a lean, no-nonsense, aggressive Front suspension 41 mm fork, 129 mm
look. Drop low into the wide, sculpted seat, (5.1 in.) travel
reach out to the high-mounted handlebar, Rear suspension Dual shocks with
adjustable spring
plant your feet on the footpegs, and get a
preload, 91 mm
sense of what it was like to rule the road in (3.6 in.) travel
a time of black-and-white TVs and 5-cent 110/90 - 19 front;
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chocolate bars. twin-sparkplug cylinder heads for enhanced potholes or on cross-country adventures. 170/80 - 15 rear
But the VTX1300C isn’t caught in the power and clean combustion, a heated The Honda VTX1300C lets you enjoy a Brakes Front single 336 mm
past when it comes to what’s underneath carburetor for crisp starts, and shaft final taste of motorcycling’s past, without giving disc with dual-piston
its classic exterior. The big 1,312 cc V-twin drive for cleaner, quiet, low-maintenance up modern-day performance and reliability. caliper; rear single
296 mm disc with
engine is all high-tech, with three-valve, operation. The chassis has been computer Just don’t expect to find any more 5-cent single-piston caliper
designed to let you put all that torque and chocolate bars.
Seat height 697 mm (27.5 in.)
power to the road in a controlled manner,
Seating capacity Two
while keeping you comfortable over city
Wheelbase 1,662 mm (65.5 in.)
Colour Black,
Caliente Red Metallic
KEY FEATURES Minimalist-design front and rear fenders and a big 19-inch front wheel give the VTX1300C a classic street-rod look • Dual two-axis primary
counterbalancers help to minimize harsh engine vibration without eliminating the powerful pulses transmitted by the big V-twin engine – it sounds and feels
like a big twin should • A low centre of gravity, light weight and a sturdy chassis help to make your favourite twisty road more fun than ever • The 1,312 cc
liquid-cooled engine is tuned for strong low-end and midrange torque for instant acceleration, with ample top-end power for passing or relaxed cruising • The
combination of deep chrome, flawless paint and Honda’s renowned fit-and-finish quality result in a bike that’s as much fun to polish and admire as it is to ride
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Displacement 1,312 cc
When your dog-eared road atlas starts Bore & stroke 89.5 mm x 104.3 mm
shedding its pages from being flipped Compression ratio 9.2:1
through over and over and over again, you
Valve train Chain-driven SOHC,
know it’s time. When you’ve dreamed about 3 valves per cylinder
places like Ingonish or Tofino so often you Single 38 mm CV carb
Fuel delivery
can smell the salty ocean air in your sleep,
Transmission Wide-ratio five-speed
you know it’s time. When you find yourself
scribbling down yet another “things to pack” Final drive Shaft
list, you know it’s time. Front suspension 41 mm fork, 129 mm
And when the time finally comes to head (5.1 in.) travel
out on that tour you’ve planned for and Rear suspension Dual shocks with
adjustable spring
dreamed about for so long, you know which
preload, 94 mm
bike will turn that dream into reality: the (3.7 in.) travel
Honda VTX1300T Tourer. the performance and the confidence to system is helping to eliminate harsh 140/80 - 17 front;
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By combining the classic look and feel explore even the most far away places. Settle vibration — you get strong low-end torque 170/80 - 15 rear
of an open-road touring motorcycle with into the deep, wide saddle and swing your and effortless highway power, plus just the Brakes Front single 336 mm
the most modern of innovative Honda feet onto the floorboards, and notice how right amount of feedback from the engine. disc with dual-piston
engineering, the VTX1300T Tourer gives you the riding position feels naturally relaxed and This is how a classic touring motorcycle caliper; rear single
296 mm disc with
confidence-inspiring. Then bring the 1,312 cc should look. And this is how a modern single-piston caliper
V-twin engine to life and enjoy the sound touring motorcycle should perform.
Seat height 695 mm (27.4 in.)
and feel of those big pistons at work. Inside Together, in the Honda VTX1300T Tourer.
Seating capacity Two
the engine, a sophisticated counterbalancing
Wheelbase 1,669 mm (65.7 in.)
• Liquid cooling, twin-sparkplug cylinder heads, shaft final drive and quality engineering throughout help to deliver consistently strong
a classic retro style
performance and low maintenance • The engine’s internal oil reservoir does away with the clutter of external oil lines • The suspension has been carefully
calibrated to help smooth over bumps while also providing stable handling for twisty backroads and highway cruising
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Displacement 745 cc
When you’re at work, you toe the company Bore & stroke 79 mm x 76 mm
line. Weekends and holidays, that’s when you Compression ratio 9.6:1
get to live your life the way you want to.
Valve train Chain-driven SOHC,
Take a look at the Honda VT750T Shadow 3 valves per cylinder
Tourer, and imagine what you could do, where
Fuel delivery Single 34 mm CV carb
you could go, and who you could take along
Transmission Wide-ratio five-speed
for the ride. Downtown to a ball game, out of
town to a friend’s cottage, out of the province Final drive Shaft
or out of the country to a place you’ve only Front suspension 41 mm fork, 117 mm
seen on a map. The VT750T Shadow Tourer (4.6 in.) travel
has everything you need to take you just Rear suspension Dual shocks with
about anywhere you can imagine. adjustable spring
preload, 89 mm
Like a protective windshield, leather (3.5 in.) travel
saddlebags and a sturdy passenger backrest
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— all standard. Like a powerful 745 cc a friend and all your gear across mountain fenders, the low-slung seat with detachable 160/80 - 15 rear
liquid-cooled V-twin engine with three-valve ranges or just across town. Like exceptional passenger section, the wide tires rolling on
Brakes Front single 296 mm
cylinder heads that churns out strong low- quality and reliability that takes the worry traditional spoke wheels, and the twin chrome disc with dual-piston
end torque and plenty of power to carry you, out of heading far from home. mufflers that sound as good as they look. caliper; rear drum
And on days when you’re staying close to The weekend is just around the corner. Seat height 658 mm (25.9 in.)
home, the VT750T Shadow Tourer provides Where will you and your Honda VT750T
Seating capacity Two
pleasure to the eyes just sitting in your Shadow Tourer go this time?
driveway. Check out the deeply valanced Wheelbase 1,638 mm (64.5 in.)
KEY FEATURES Shaft final drive helps to keep maintenance to a minimum and operates quietly and smoothly • The 745 cc V-twin engine produces
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impressive power over a broad rpm range for instant throttle response and easy highway cruising Innovative frame design features a large steel-tube
Displacement 745 cc
that makes the other VTs and VTXs such a Rear suspension Dual shocks with
adjustable spring
joy to own and ride, then pumps up the
preload, 89 mm
performance to a sportier level. The result is a (3.5 in.) travel
cruiser with a head-turning custom look and position feels more aggressive than on most 745 cc liquid-cooled V-twin with three-valve 90/90 - 21 front;
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handling that’s light, confidence-inspiring cruisers. A narrow tire mounted on a big cylinder heads. You’ll love the low-end 160/80 - 15 rear
and, well... fun! 21-inch front wheel, combined with carefully grunt that begins the moment you twist the Brakes Front single 296 mm
Slide onto the sleek gunfighter-style calibrated steering geometry, premium throttle, and smile as the revs build and the disc with dual-piston
saddle, and right away you’ll notice that Kayaba® suspension, a long wheelbase and sweet rumble of the V-twin envelops your caliper; rear drum
the seat height is extra-low yet the riding light weight, give the VT750C2 Shadow Spirit senses. Seat height 652 mm (25.7 in.)
superb handling and ride comfort. The Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit: for Seating capacity Two
A rider’s cruiser needs a strong engine, so riders who really, really love to ride.
Wheelbase 1,651 mm (65 in.)
the VT750C2 Shadow Spirit boasts a powerful
Curb weight 243 kg (536 lb)
including required
fluids and full tank of
gas - ready to ride
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all its own • The sporty riding position with a low seat height
Low-maintenance shaft drive and quality construction throughout let you ride with confidence
enhances comfort on twisty backroads and the open highway • Optional flame graphics add extra attitude to the VT750C2 Shadow Spirit’s distinctive styling
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Displacement 745 cc
It’s a true original. One of the most popular Bore & stroke 79 mm x 76 mm
bikes in Honda’s long history of cruiser Compression ratio 9.6:1
motorcycles, the VT750C Shadow Aero puts
Valve train Chain-driven SOHC,
the dream of owning a classically styled 3 valves per cylinder
V-twin well within reach. Single 34 mm CV carb
Fuel delivery
You’d look long and hard to find another
Transmission Wide-ratio five-speed
cruiser in the VT750C Shadow Aero’s class
that can match its appealing blend of Final drive Shaft
exciting performance, eye-catching styling, Front suspension 41 mm fork, 117 mm
and confidence-inspiring handling. Its (4.6 in.) travel
liquid-cooled 745 cc V-twin engine produces Rear suspension Dual shocks with
adjustable spring
plenty of power for short trips in the city or
preload, 89 mm
long adventures on the open road, but the (3.5 in.) travel
VT750C Shadow Aero doesn’t overwhelm 120/90 - 17 front;
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you with its size and weight the way some 160/80 - 15 rear
big-bore cruisers can. This is a bike that’s easy Check out the rich chrome, the sweeping fits you like a well-worn leather riding jacket, Brakes Front single 296 mm
to manoeuvre out of a tight parking spot, valanced fenders, the wide tires rolling on slide into the seat of a Honda VT750C Shadow disc with dual-piston
and even shorter riders will feel comfortable shiny spoke wheels, and the cool instrument Aero and imagine the road passing by under caliper; rear drum
and in control thanks to its low seat height. nacelle built right into the gas tank. Even at your wheels. It’s an exciting place to be. Seat height 658 mm (25.9 in.)
the VT750C Shadow Aero’s affordable price, Seating capacity Two
it’s loaded with premium features.
Wheelbase 1,638 mm (64.5 in.)
If you’ve been dreaming of a cruiser that
Curb weight 250 kg (553 lb)
including required
fluids and full tank of
gas - ready to ride
Exclusive Edition
Graphite Black/Snake
Inlay available only at
KEY FEATURES You get big-bike looks and performance at a price that’s well within your budget • 745 cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine produces Honda Powerhouse
impressive power over a broad rpm range, and sounds and feels like a big-twin should, thanks as well to the staggered-dual exhaust• Shaft final drive means dealers
no chain or belt to mess with • A special air-injection system helps reduce emissions, allowing the VT750C Shadow Aero to run crisply and cleanly • Twin
chrome exhaust pipes look great and sound even better
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Displacement 234 cc
the freedom and excitement that only Rear suspension Dual shocks with
adjustable spring
motorcycling can provide.
preload, 74 mm
Heading to work? On a CMX250C Rebel, (2.9 in.) travel
it’s a journey to enjoy, instead of a commute 3.00 - 18 front;
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to endure. Planning a weekend trip to the than just viewing it. the ground, a hard-stopping front disc brake, 130/90 - 15 rear
country? On a CMX250C Rebel, you see and The CMX250C Rebel’s smaller dimensions and light steering that makes manoeuvring Brakes Front single disc with
feel the scenery as if you’re part of it, rather can’t hide the fact that this bike is jam- out of tight places no sweat at all. dual-piston caliper;
packed with everything you need for Practical, and a whole lot of fun. The rear drum
motorcycling fun, including a twin-cylinder Honda CMX250C Rebel can’t wait to show Seat height 675 mm (26.6 in.)
engine that runs more smoothly than a you what motorcycling is all about. Seating capacity Two
single, user-friendly controls, a comfortable
Wheelbase 1,450 mm (57.1 in.)
seat that’s low enough for an easy reach to
Curb weight 150 kg (331 lb)
including required
fluids and full tank of
gas - ready to ride
KEY FEATURES The twin-cylinder four-stroke engine provides loads of low-end torque to get you going easily, and plenty of top-end power for
highway cruising • Smaller overall dimensions and light weight help to instill confidence, whether you’re new to motorcycling or an experienced rider • The
semi-double-cradle frame allows for a long wheelbase for stability and a low seat so your feet can easily reach the ground when stopped • Dual rear shocks
feature five-position spring-preload adjustment so you can tailor the ride just the way you need it • Custom styling gives the CMX250C Rebel the look of a
classic cruiser
Honda Genuine VTX leather jacket
With removable spine pad and insulated vest liner, plus protectors in the
Accessories shoulders and elbows, this classic black jacket performs as good as it looks.
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Photographs depict professional riders on closed courses.