Honda VTX1800 Tips

The Honda VTX 1800 is a cruiser motorcycle that entered the market in 2002. It is manufactured by the Tokyo, Japan-based Honda Motor Company. This four-stroke, V-Twin motorcycle is available in various styles. Knowing a few tips and specifications for the Honda VTX 1800 can help a user make the most of this motorcycle.

  1. Engine

    • The Honda VTX 1800 has a four-stroke internal combustion engine. Four-stroke engines are so named because they require four strokes to complete a full cycle. The strokes are intake, power, exhaust and compression. The Honda VTX 1800 has a V-2 engine that consists of two cylinders. As the name indicates, the cylinders are arranged in a shape of a "V." The cylinders each include three valves. The compression ratio for the motorcycle is 9.0:1. The motorcycle has a five-speed transmission.

    Brakes

    • The Honda VTX 1800's front brakes are double disc, while the rear brakes are single disc. Disc brakes are used to either slow down or stop wheel rotation of a vehicle. Disc brake systems function on the concept of shoes applying force to spinning surfaces. The diameter of the front brakes is almost one foot, while on the rear brakes it is slightly over one foot.

    Dimensions

    • The Honda VTX 1800 has a dry weight of 714 lb, which does not include the weight of added equipment or fuel. Wheelbase, or the distance between the rear and the front wheels, is almost 68 inches. The height of the motorcycle seat is nearly 28 inches. The motorcycle has a capacity for just under five gallons of fuel.

    Colors

    • The Honda VTX 1800 is available in a variety of colors, so it is suitable for individuals of differing tastes. Some of the color options available for the Honda VTX 1800 include candy black cherry, metallic green, silver tribal and candy orange.