| Model | VT1300CX ABS | VT1300CX |
| ENGINE | ||
| Type | 1,312cc liquid-cooled 52º V-twin | |
| Valve Train | SOHC; three valves per cylinder | |
| Bore x Stroke | 89.5mm x 104.3mm | |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | |
| Induction | PGM-FI w/ automatic enrichment; one 38mm throttle body | |
| Ignition | Digital w/ 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet | |
| Final Drive | Shaft | |
| SUSPENSION | ||
| Front | 45mm telescopic fork; 4.0 in. travel | |
| Rear | Single shock w/ adjustable rebound damping, five-position spring preload adjustability; 3.7 in. travel | |
| BRAKES | ||
| Front | Single 336mm disc w/ dual-piston caliper; ABS | Single 336mm disc w/ twin-piston caliper |
| Rear | Single 296mm disc w/ single-piston caliper; ABS | Single 296mm disc w/ single-piston caliper |
| TIRES | ||
| Front | 90/90-21 | |
| Rear | 20/50-18 | |
| MEASUREMENTS | ||
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 32º | |
| Trail | 92mm (3.6 in.) | |
| Seat Height | 4.9 in. | |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in. | |
| Seat Height | 26.9 in. | |
| Wheelbase | 71.0 in. | |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.4 gal. | |
| Color | Chromosphere Red | |
| Curb Weight* | 681 lbs. | 666 lbs. |
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride
Meets current EPA standards
Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment
