Best Design Motorcyle

Future years brought changes of colors but no technical upgrades or redesigned elements could be found on Honda’s 1300cc cruiser. In order for the bike to be upgraded, the VTX series would have to follow its footsteps but we all know that Honda won’t start with the VTX1300 as a bigger machine waits to give the tone. Although similar to the 1800, the engine is not just a smaller bore/stroke but a different design. This lead to great sales numbers and the motor company was satisfied with the results of its new cruiser.This gives us a good expectative and a clear clue of when this machine will be redesigned.The VTX 1300 was introduced with a muscular looking body, being quite long and low to the ground featuring significant rake and trail. It presented unliked brakes, with a single large front disk. The VTX1300 also uses a carburetor unlike the fuel injected VTX1800, and therefore is much simpler in terms of design.

General information
Model:	Honda Zodia
Year:	2004
Category:	Custom / cruiser
Rating:	80.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	1250.00 ccm (76.28 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Six cylinder boxer
Stroke:	4
Compression:	9.8:1
Bore x stroke:	71.0 x 64.0 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor
Valves per cylinder:	2
Fuel control:	SOHC
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Shaft drive (cardan)
Physical measures
Seat height:	734 mm (28.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase:	1,689 mm (66.5 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle):	32.0°
Front suspension:	45mm inverted fork
Front suspension travel:	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension:	Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Rear suspension travel:	119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:	150/80-R17
Rear tyre dimensions:	180/70-R16
Front brakes:	Double disc
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	20.06 litres (5.30 gallons)
Color options:	Black
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