Honda VTX1800N vs Honda VTX 1300 (1800)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VTX1800Nstacks up against the Honda VTX 1300. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VTX1800NHonda VTX 1300
Model year20112006
Price$15,999$9,599
Engine1795 cc1312 cc
Weight291 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires150/80-R17 / 180/70-R16 110/90-M19 / 170/80-M15

Honda VTX1800N vs Honda VTX 1300 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VTX1800N and the Honda VTX 1300 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VTX1800N brings its published horsepower, while the Honda VTX 1300 counters with its own power figure at 291 kg. On price, the Honda VTX 1300 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: