Honda VTX 1800 C vs Honda VTX 1800 R (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VTX 1800 Cstacks up against the Honda VTX 1800 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VTX 1800 CHonda VTX 1800 R
Model year20072007
Price$12,899$13,999
Engine1795 cc1795 cc
Weight333 kg340 kg
Seat height28 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires130/70-R18 / 180/70-R16 150/80-R17 / 180/70-R16

Honda VTX 1800 C vs Honda VTX 1800 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VTX 1800 C and the Honda VTX 1800 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VTX 1800 C brings its published horsepower in a 333 kg package, while the Honda VTX 1800 R counters with its own power figure at 340 kg. On price, the Honda VTX 1800 C has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: