• Soichiro Honda was a man who liked speed and engineering. He began in the 1940s creating piston rings. Soon, that was not enough, so he turned his attention to creating motorcycles. He was successful in this as well, creating motorcycles that have won numerous titles and awards in every category, from cruiser and chopper to racing and motocross.
  
  

Size

• The seat height of the Honda VTX 1800 is 27.6 inches, while the wheelbase is 67.5 inches. The fuel tank has a capacity of 4.9 gallons. The motorcycle weighs 743 pounds.
  
  

Engine Specifcations

• The engine of the Honda VTX 1800 displaces 109.53 inches. It is a V2 engine with four strokes. The compression of the engine is 9.0:1. The fuel system consists of a PGM-FI, which means that it is a programed fuel injection; it has an automatic choke and a single overhead cam. The ignition is digital with two valves per cylinder. It has a shaft drive, is liquid-cooled and has five speeds. It has an electric starter.
  
  

Brakes, Suspension, Wheels and Frame

• The angle of the Honda VTX 1800's front rake is 31.5 degrees and the trail is 5.7 inches. The front suspension consists of a 45mm inverted fork with travel of 4.3 inches. The rear suspension consists of dual shocks that can be adjustable; its travel is 3.9 inches. The front brake consists of a double disc with a diameter of 11.7 inches. The rear brake consists of a single disc with a diameter of 12.4 inches.