| Model | VTX1800R |
| Engine Type | 1795cc liquid-cooled 52 V-twin |
| Bore and Stroke | 101mm x 112mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valve Train | SOHC; three valves per cylinder |
| Carburetion | PGM-FI with automatic choke |
| Ignition | Digital, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Transmission | Five-speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: 45mm inverted fork; 5.1 inches travel Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability; 3.9 inches travel |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 296mm disc with LBS three-piston calipers Rear: Single 316mm disc with LBS twin-piston caliper |
| Tires | Front: 150/80R-17 radial Rear: 180/70R-16 radial |
| Wheelbase | 67.5 inches |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 32.0 |
| Trail | 163mm (6.4 inches) |
| Seat Height | 27.3 inches |
| Dry Weight | 755 pounds |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.3 gallons |
| Colors | Black Pearl Blue Candy Orange Candy Black Cherry |
| California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment. | |