Friday, February 13, 2009

Motorcycle reviews Honda VTX 1800

Honda VTX 1800

Honda VTX series is a line of V-Twin cruiser motorcycles inspired Zodiac concept show at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show. When Honda introduced VTX 1800 in 2002, it was the largest displacement V-Twin engine in the world and it had the largest pistons ever produced for a car or motorcycle. Although the model did not last long but the race for larger displacement continues even today. Torque of 160 N-M at only 3500 rpm makes one of the most powerful engine.

Specifications

• Engine
52-degree, V-Twin, SOHC, 3-Valves per Cylinder, Displacement - 1,312 cc, Bore x Stroke - 101 x 112 mm, Compression Ratio - 9:1, Transmission - 5-Speed Final Drive Shaft, Liquid cooled, Carburetor - Single 38mm constant-velocity, Ignition - digital with three dimensional mapping, Spark Plugs – 2 per cylinder
• Chassis
Weight – 804 pounds, Fuel Capacity - 5.3 gallons including 1-gallon reserve, Wheelbase – 67.5 inch, Seat Height – 27.4 inch, Rake- 32-degree caster angle, Trail – 6.4 inch
• Suspension
Front – 41mm inverted fork, 5.1 inches travel, Rear – Dual Shocks adjustable with 5-position spring pre-load, 3.9 inches travel, Front Brake – Single 316mm disc with twin-piston caliper, Rear Brake – Single 296 mm disc with single-piston caliper, Front Wheels/Tires – 140/80-17 radial, Rear Wheel/Tires – 170/80-15 radial

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