My comment is about the very end of the video. You are right on. It's all about forgetting your troubles and just enjoying the time. That's how I feel riding my VTX that I have had for approx 20 years.
Just got back from a 100 mile ride on my 2007 VTX C 1300 , with 34,000 plus miles. Cobra pipes. Loved every minute of the ride. Never sell this bike. Bought it new, just basic maintenance.
I picked up my 08 VTX 2 years ago. Been using it to commute back and forth to work and road trip on put over 24000 miles on it in 2 years. It's sitting at 51,000 miles and runs like a champ. I really love how comfortable this bike is I've done 325 miles in a day with no problems. Just added a wider crash bar so I can fit some highway pegs inside of it. The old crash bar sat right where I wanted my foot to be. Have fun and keep the shiny side up.
I just bought an 2004 Honda vtx 1300c, I paid 3k and it has 28k miles on it, previous owner added a few upgrades, crash bar, highway pegs, cobra exhaust, windshield, hypercharger, led light bar sissy bar, luggage rack etc, I added a mustang seat i didn't like the stock seat, sounds mean not to bad to maneuver at slow speeds, really crushes the highway, all in all I really enjoy this bike
I bought one on sale for 7,500 brand new. I now have about 85,000 on it and it still doesn't have any problems. The carb was adjusted too lean when I first got it and it made it cold natured so I had to adjust the carb. Other than that it has always ran perfectly. These bikes are bulletproof. I love mine and it has plenty of power and it is fast enough but isn't a speed demon. On the highway the motor, with the gearing it has, runs best about 70 or 75 actual speed, (although when you are going 75 actual speed the speedo says you are going something like 83) but I have had it up to 112 mph (actual speed) so it will go pretty fast if you really want it to.
Thank you for this info. My 04 with 11,000 miles will not run in cold weather. Which sucks cause I like cold weather riding. I know what to look into now. Thnks again
@@vr112 if it’s really cold out I have to open the choke all the way and let it run for two or three minutes wide-open. Then slowly push the choke and keep giving it gas. Eventually it’ll idle, after about 10 minutes of it warming up then I ride it in the cold and it does OK. I know what you mean.
@@vr112 the government mandated certain standards that honda couldn't meet without going to fuel injection so honda just adjusted the fuel air mixture really lean to meet the standard. It made the vtx 1300 extremely cold natured. So you have to adjust the fuel air mixture more rich. That is, more fuel less air. Problem is you need a special little tool like a screwdriver but shaped like a D to adjust it. A guy on one of the vtx forums (VTXOA) made and sold the tools. I can't remember his name but I will try to find out. A motorcycle mechanic could probably help you out...
@@jlrutube1312 I know a pretty solid Honda mechanic that will help. I’d heard they come lean from the factory but never knew why. Things are looking up for this fall & winter!
That's what I like about the VTX 1300. No extras you don't really need. I'm old school and like carbs instead of fuel injection so I can tune things myself. And who needs a fuel gauge? Never had one and I don't feel the need for one, that's what the extra odometer is for. Bike has plenty of power for two up on a long trip and all our luggage. Love my VTX and it will be the last bike I'll ever need.
Who needs a fuel gauge when you are old and diabetic like me…. Need to pee every hour !!! Hah a ha ha Just stop , rest your butt, empty your bladder and fill your tank. Get out and ride!! Peace Be The Journey!
I just got one, and i love it. I dont mind the lack of a fuel gauge as it’s not EFI. I do kinda wish it had a factory gear indicator, mainly because i always seem to forget what gear I’m in, even when I had a manual transmission truck. And I’m too cheap to get one of the aftermarket ones.
@@theheathen1516You only have 5 gears and so you should always know what gear you're in by how fast your going and the sound of the engine. Experience get's you there.
I just bought a 2004 VTX 1300 with less than 20k miles on it. Yes, you read that right, 20 years old, less than 20k miles. Plot twist: I bought it from a guy here in Texas who sadly got flooded in the recent rains. It took on about a foot and a half of water. He's a friend and too old to ride these days so he told me "$500 and it's yours", so clearly I couldn't turn THAT shit down. Clearly I have my work cut out for me, but I'm happy to do it. Here's the thing, I've RIDDEN for 15 years, but I've never ONCE turned a wrench on a motorcycle. Plenty of cars, and I'm an HVAC mechanic by trade, so I likely have the "mechanical knowledge and skill set" to do the work that needs to be done. That said, I'm always happy to take advice. I've found the owners manual online, but CLEARLY I'm gonna need some parts, and what I DON'T see in the manual are PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS NUMBERS. Curious if anyone here knows where I can find what I guess would be called the "SERVICE" manual, with breakdowns and part numbers. This was a great video btw, you made me even more excited to get mine cleaned up and on the road!
So there are several VTX 1300 groups on Facebook that are very informative. The group administrators are very knowledgeable on several of those groups. Those guys would for sure be able to help you. Best of luck with that bike. Thank you for watching.
Definitely a solid choice for a bike. Not going to break land speed record, but it's a cruising bike. For 2k and a Honda built in Ohio that's a no brainer. Plus yes bullet proof motor absolutely. Even if you have moderate mechanical skills you can do all that needs to be done on this bike. 60k miles wouldn't scare me off that bike at all. Just do the regular maintenance and the bike will run until you stop being able to run. Excellent choice for a comfortable very nimble monster of a cruiser. Yup you can't go wrong with the Honda VTX 1300r cruiser.
Love my 05 VTX 1300C . The sport model of the 1300. Shorter pipes and aluminum wheels. Cleaning the peacock and knowing the true position helps with the cold starts. Only pulled my choke a few times in 17 yrs and no problem with cold starts until the peacock needed to be flushed and cleaned. I have 0 regrets buying this bike. Has 68,000 original miles. Regular maintenance and upkeep is the key.
Just watched your review for the second time....pulled the trigger on a vtx1300 I have had my eye on . Gets delivered this week 😀. You have a gift for reviewing, thanks again.
I too just bought one this week. 2006 Vtx 1300 in Philly with 48000 miles for $2000. It's a back up to my 2017 HD Ultra, and I think it's great too. Great review bro especially in these times.
Picked up the bike on new year's Eve and trailered it home. Took it off the trailer on new year's morning, great way to start 2021. 80km ride around all my favorite windy road's. Vtx 1300, so easy to service and fun to ride. Peace from Australia 🌏👍
@@chevydude6838 mines got 67000 kilometers on it. Runs like a charm. 5000 Australian dollaroos. That's 41600 miles and 3877 US dollars. I think you have had a good deal 😎
@@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641 Thats awesome!! It's a great ride I'm glad you got it. That bike sort of puts me in the zone. It's weird, my Triumph 1600 is way faster and I love it, but for some reason I always come back to my VTX. The motor, the look the whole package on the VTX is just Zen for some reason.
I bought a 2003 vtx 1300 s with 15k on the clock. It has over $3000 of extras. I paid $2600 for it. I think I paid for the extras and got the bike for free. I changed the front tire. Changed the gaskets on the carb. Installed an AF screw that I can easily reach while riding. It runs like the Honda it is. It's probably the last bike I will ever own. I don't ride more than 200 or 300 miles a year.
I got so lucky with mine. It was a VTX 1300 with $700 Vance and Hines exhaust on it and a few other minor upgrades with 14,000 miles on it for $2900. They listed it as a Honda shadow and had no idea what it actually was. Crazy find but runs amazing and A Fantastic first bike. And VERY loud.
This beast was my dream bike. Got mine at 6000miles 2006. I spent more money on benzine than accesories and parts together, the only thing that i had to replace in the past year n half for 20,000miles was the water cooler's cover, felt off due to screws snapping from that monstrous machine's vibrations. The water cooler stood there for rest of the 700miles trip without budging btw.
$2000 holy moly.. that bike would still be $4500+ here in the UK... i had a 2013 750 shadow but was too low geared and lacked grunt.. got a Suzuki vzr 1800 now. big grunt .. but too big... gonna get one of these vtx 1300.. the vtx1800 seem to heavy and less flickable.. for our small Uk roads .. thanks for the video.. ride safe
I just picked up a 2006 w/29k on it. Beautiful bike, for me. It's been 16 years since I last rode a 2001 Shadow Sabre. I feel like I'm in my upgraded home👍😁😊
Bought a Shadow Sabre 2008 back in June 2008, loved it but wanted some off road / dirt road fun. Traded in that cruiser 1100 for a Vstrom 650 2012 and had lots of fun for 9 years. Going back to a cruiser VTX1300 since I miss my Honda Shadow Sabre 1100. I’m getting old, and it’s all good. Peace Be The Journey!
I just got a 06 VTX 1300 with 3,820 miles and I plan to put 20,000 before I sale it to buy a VTX 1800. I just gave $4000 for it so ill be able to get my money back easily. Its had Vance &Hines pipes and it has been dyno tuned in which I've never used the choke.
Recently came into an 05. Vtx1300. Sat up for a considerable time. Replaced brakes, plugs will replace ft tire soon, change fluids, etc. Approx 16000 miles. Runs really good, fun to ride. Other bike was a Vulcan classic which is great bike also. Don't like the no fuel guage idea and the odo tends to fade out after a bit. Replaced the film and solved that. Think I'm really going to enjoy the vtx.
Picked up an '08 1300C last year. Paid $4000 for one with 23k miles in very good shape with Cobra pipes. Added Mustang seat and just took it on a 1400 mile round trip from Indiana to Tail of the Dragon and back. No problems at all and cruised easily at 90+ on the highway, but still wish it had a cruise control lol.
I believe it’s 74 at the crank, the stats I saw put the power to the rear tire at 60-ish. Shaft drives are awesomely reliable but create more power loss than belts and chains.
True however when noting stats. its best to compare numbers as they are generally quoted by the manufacturer which is at the crank. Either way, its a great bike (I own a 2007) as you pointed out that has more than enough power to satisfy most riders. @@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480
You got me nervous with those ‘first bike’ comments. I just bought a VTX as my first bike because the price was so affordable. I’ll be learning to ride on it this week.
I had a 2013 Honda 750 shadow phantom .. great bike.. looked good , nimble and light but no torque and low geared.. So now got a vtx1300 heavier but cant have it all.. twice the torque... also got a vzr 1800 M109R.. not sure which to keep... I think the honda vtx will be more reliable and do more miles... ride safe from the UK
See I just got my permit I’m taking the class in June but I really wanna get a bike always been into them and used to ride with a friend and I’m looking at a Honda vtx 2005 vs a Honda phantom 750 2013 any opinions?
At least that classical music in the background was quite low volume. Then again, my wife says I’m going deaf anyways. “What? Dear??” Peace Be The Journey!
I had a VT 1100 Sabre it was a great bike, I thought it looked better than the 1300. But the 1300 has a little more in the higher end of 5th. IMO. thanks for watching
Just a note, any one leaves grease clippings in the road may be held libel for an accident or damages for causing an hazards. If it happens ask local attorney.
I have a 2004 VTX 1300 and I love it. I've watched many reviews. Why doesn't anyone mention that there is a fuel reserve on the tank? Why doesn't anyone go over miles per gallon? Why doesn't anyone say what the fuel tank capacity or how much gas is loft in the tank when you go on reserve?
Looking for first bike as VTX and I am only 5'6" 130 lb... the bike is 6 times weight of me.. very nervous if I can handle it after hearing your comment.
Sit on one, then bring it up right with your feet flat on the ground. Then lean it down on its kickstand and put your feet on the foot pegs and see if that feels right to you. That will tell you everything you need to know. If you find that to be overwhelming start with a lighter bike and work your way up to the VTX. The VTX is a great cruiser I’ve had two 1300s and one 1800, they are fantastic bikes but if I was 5 foot six and 130 pounds I’m not sure if I’d start on a VTX. I might start on a Vulcan S or a rebel 500, you could also check out the CTX 700 I made a review video about that bike.
It was a 2002 and they vibrated so much everything looked blurry in them. But I still liked the bike. I’m gonna get a hold of another one and do a full-blown review on the Sporty.
I'll be honest I'm not sure, the floorboards are way out in front of you which is good for a taller person. So your legs would be stretched forward, the seat height is pretty low so at a stop you might feel pretty low to the ground for your height. The frame itself is pretty big and tank length tends to make my arms stretch forward to the grips so for you it might be perfect. This is all with stock bars and original specs. Sean from SRK is well over 6 feet and he loves the bike. If you see a used one at a dealer take it for a spin you might a good fit for it. Hope it helps. TG.
@@JJ-bv2gp if you’re comfortable on a bigger heavier bike you might be fine. It’s personal preference. Sometimes if you’re going slow through a parking lot or you have to maneuver it around some things it can be tricky for a new rider because of the weight.
My comment is about the very end of the video. You are right on. It's all about forgetting your troubles and just enjoying the time. That's how I feel riding my VTX that I have had for approx 20 years.
Just got back from a 100 mile ride on my 2007 VTX C 1300 , with 34,000 plus miles. Cobra pipes. Loved every minute of the ride. Never sell this bike. Bought it new, just basic maintenance.
I picked up my 08 VTX 2 years ago. Been using it to commute back and forth to work and road trip on put over 24000 miles on it in 2 years. It's sitting at 51,000 miles and runs like a champ. I really love how comfortable this bike is I've done 325 miles in a day with no problems. Just added a wider crash bar so I can fit some highway pegs inside of it. The old crash bar sat right where I wanted my foot to be. Have fun and keep the shiny side up.
Best bike ever!
Thanks for the video. I'm picking up a 2006 tomorrow
Nice!!
I just bought an 2004 Honda vtx 1300c, I paid 3k and it has 28k miles on it, previous owner added a few upgrades, crash bar, highway pegs, cobra exhaust, windshield, hypercharger, led light bar sissy bar, luggage rack etc, I added a mustang seat i didn't like the stock seat, sounds mean not to bad to maneuver at slow speeds, really crushes the highway, all in all I really enjoy this bike
That sounds awesome man. Thank you for watching.
I bought one on sale for 7,500 brand new. I now have about 85,000 on it and it still doesn't have any problems. The carb was adjusted too lean when I first got it and it made it cold natured so I had to adjust the carb. Other than that it has always ran perfectly. These bikes are bulletproof. I love mine and it has plenty of power and it is fast enough but isn't a speed demon. On the highway the motor, with the gearing it has, runs best about 70 or 75 actual speed, (although when you are going 75 actual speed the speedo says you are going something like 83) but I have had it up to 112 mph (actual speed) so it will go pretty fast if you really want it to.
That’s awesome! I’m at 66,000 miles and going strong. Thank you for watching.
Thank you for this info. My 04 with 11,000 miles will not run in cold weather. Which sucks cause I like cold weather riding. I know what to look into now. Thnks again
@@vr112 if it’s really cold out I have to open the choke all the way and let it run for two or three minutes wide-open. Then slowly push the choke and keep giving it gas. Eventually it’ll idle, after about 10 minutes of it warming up then I ride it in the cold and it does OK. I know what you mean.
@@vr112 the government mandated certain standards that honda couldn't meet without going to fuel injection so honda just adjusted the fuel air mixture really lean to meet the standard. It made the vtx 1300 extremely cold natured. So you have to adjust the fuel air mixture more rich. That is, more fuel less air. Problem is you need a special little tool like a screwdriver but shaped like a D to adjust it. A guy on one of the vtx forums (VTXOA) made and sold the tools. I can't remember his name but I will try to find out. A motorcycle mechanic could probably help you out...
@@jlrutube1312 I know a pretty solid Honda mechanic that will help. I’d heard they come lean from the factory but never knew why. Things are looking up for this fall & winter!
That's what I like about the VTX 1300. No extras you don't really need. I'm old school and like carbs instead of fuel injection so I can tune things myself. And who needs a fuel gauge? Never had one and I don't feel the need for one, that's what the extra odometer is for. Bike has plenty of power for two up on a long trip and all our luggage. Love my VTX and it will be the last bike I'll ever need.
They are pretty rock solid.
Who needs a second odo?
I just flip the fuel valve to reserve.
Who needs a fuel gauge when you are old and diabetic like me…. Need to pee every hour !!! Hah a ha ha Just stop , rest your butt, empty your bladder and fill your tank. Get out and ride!! Peace Be The Journey!
I just got one, and i love it. I dont mind the lack of a fuel gauge as it’s not EFI. I do kinda wish it had a factory gear indicator, mainly because i always seem to forget what gear I’m in, even when I had a manual transmission truck. And I’m too cheap to get one of the aftermarket ones.
@@theheathen1516You only have 5 gears and so you should always know what gear you're in by how fast your going and the sound of the engine. Experience get's you there.
I just bought a 2004 VTX 1300 with less than 20k miles on it. Yes, you read that right, 20 years old, less than 20k miles. Plot twist: I bought it from a guy here in Texas who sadly got flooded in the recent rains. It took on about a foot and a half of water. He's a friend and too old to ride these days so he told me "$500 and it's yours", so clearly I couldn't turn THAT shit down. Clearly I have my work cut out for me, but I'm happy to do it. Here's the thing, I've RIDDEN for 15 years, but I've never ONCE turned a wrench on a motorcycle. Plenty of cars, and I'm an HVAC mechanic by trade, so I likely have the "mechanical knowledge and skill set" to do the work that needs to be done. That said, I'm always happy to take advice. I've found the owners manual online, but CLEARLY I'm gonna need some parts, and what I DON'T see in the manual are PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS NUMBERS. Curious if anyone here knows where I can find what I guess would be called the "SERVICE" manual, with breakdowns and part numbers. This was a great video btw, you made me even more excited to get mine cleaned up and on the road!
So there are several VTX 1300 groups on Facebook that are very informative. The group administrators are very knowledgeable on several of those groups. Those guys would for sure be able to help you. Best of luck with that bike. Thank you for watching.
Definitely a solid choice for a bike. Not going to break land speed record, but it's a cruising bike. For 2k and a Honda built in Ohio that's a no brainer. Plus yes bullet proof motor absolutely. Even if you have moderate mechanical skills you can do all that needs to be done on this bike. 60k miles wouldn't scare me off that bike at all. Just do the regular maintenance and the bike will run until you stop being able to run. Excellent choice for a comfortable very nimble monster of a cruiser. Yup you can't go wrong with the Honda VTX 1300r cruiser.
Love my 05 VTX 1300C . The sport model of the 1300. Shorter pipes and aluminum wheels. Cleaning the peacock and knowing the true position helps with the cold starts. Only pulled my choke a few times in 17 yrs and no problem with cold starts until the peacock needed to be flushed and cleaned. I have 0 regrets buying this bike. Has 68,000 original miles. Regular maintenance and upkeep is the key.
Just watched your review for the second time....pulled the trigger on a vtx1300 I have had my eye on . Gets delivered this week 😀. You have a gift for reviewing, thanks again.
66,000 miles on mine and still rolling. Congratulations on the bike!
I too just bought one this week. 2006 Vtx 1300 in Philly with 48000 miles for $2000. It's a back up to my 2017 HD Ultra, and I think it's great too. Great review bro especially in these times.
Picked up the bike on new year's Eve and trailered it home. Took it off the trailer on new year's morning, great way to start 2021. 80km ride around all my favorite windy road's.
Vtx 1300, so easy to service and fun to ride. Peace from Australia 🌏👍
@@chevydude6838 mines got 67000 kilometers on it. Runs like a charm. 5000 Australian dollaroos.
That's 41600 miles and
3877 US dollars. I think you have had a good deal 😎
@@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641 Thats awesome!! It's a great ride I'm glad you got it. That bike sort of puts me in the zone. It's weird, my Triumph 1600 is way faster and I love it, but for some reason I always come back to my VTX. The motor, the look the whole package on the VTX is just Zen for some reason.
I bought a 2003 vtx 1300 s with 15k on the clock. It has over $3000 of extras. I paid $2600 for it. I think I paid for the extras and got the bike for free.
I changed the front tire. Changed the gaskets on the carb. Installed an AF screw that I can easily reach while riding. It runs like the Honda it is. It's probably the last bike I will ever own. I don't ride more than 200 or 300 miles a year.
I got mine for 3k with only 9k miles and I love it cant wait to go on a long trip
Nice, they are great bikes! Ride safe !
I got so lucky with mine. It was a VTX 1300 with $700 Vance and Hines exhaust on it and a few other minor upgrades with 14,000 miles on it for $2900. They listed it as a Honda shadow and had no idea what it actually was. Crazy find but runs amazing and A Fantastic first bike. And VERY loud.
You hit the lotto with that one. They thought it was a Shadow?? That’s funny man, you got a great deal.
This beast was my dream bike. Got mine at 6000miles 2006. I spent more money on benzine than accesories and parts together, the only thing that i had to replace in the past year n half for 20,000miles was the water cooler's cover, felt off due to screws snapping from that monstrous machine's vibrations. The water cooler stood there for rest of the 700miles trip without budging btw.
$2000 holy moly.. that bike would still be $4500+ here in the UK... i had a 2013 750 shadow but was too low geared and lacked grunt.. got a Suzuki vzr 1800 now. big grunt .. but too big... gonna get one of these vtx 1300.. the vtx1800 seem to heavy and less flickable.. for our small Uk roads .. thanks for the video.. ride safe
Thank you for watching.
I just picked up a 2006 w/29k on it. Beautiful bike, for me. It's been 16 years since I last rode a 2001 Shadow Sabre. I feel like I'm in my upgraded home👍😁😊
That’s awesome I went from a sabre to a 1300 too. Great bikes!
Bought a Shadow Sabre 2008 back in June 2008, loved it but wanted some off road / dirt road fun. Traded in that cruiser 1100 for a Vstrom 650 2012 and had lots of fun for 9 years. Going back to a cruiser VTX1300 since I miss my Honda Shadow Sabre 1100. I’m getting old, and it’s all good. Peace Be The Journey!
Loved this video bro. Nice comments! I’m gonna buy one soon. Thanks!
I just got a 06 VTX 1300 with 3,820 miles and I plan to put 20,000 before I sale it to buy a VTX 1800. I just gave $4000 for it so ill be able to get my money back easily. Its had Vance &Hines pipes and it has been dyno tuned in which I've never used the choke.
Great video thanks I’m getting mine soon VTX 1300 for $1500.00 with 10k miles.
That’s a great deal !! Enjoy and ride safe!
Recently came into an 05. Vtx1300. Sat up for a considerable time. Replaced brakes, plugs will replace ft tire soon, change fluids, etc. Approx 16000 miles. Runs really good, fun to ride. Other bike was a Vulcan classic which is great bike also. Don't like the no fuel guage idea and the odo tends to fade out after a bit. Replaced the film and solved that. Think I'm really going to enjoy the vtx.
Congratulations on your new baby you’re gonna love it.
Picked up an '08 1300C last year. Paid $4000 for one with 23k miles in very good shape with Cobra pipes. Added Mustang seat and just took it on a 1400 mile round trip from Indiana to Tail of the Dragon and back. No problems at all and cruised easily at 90+ on the highway, but still wish it had a cruise control lol.
I’m with you on the cruise control!
You can add a cruise control. Look into it for the next trip.
I'm a bit lower to the ground and can flat foot it ok.Id replace the violen concerto in Bminor with some skynard myself.
The VTX 1300 has 74hp and 90lb ft of torque. It is more than capable as you mentioned.
I believe it’s 74 at the crank, the stats I saw put the power to the rear tire at 60-ish. Shaft drives are awesomely reliable but create more power loss than belts and chains.
True however when noting stats. its best to compare numbers as they are generally quoted by the manufacturer which is at the crank. Either way, its a great bike (I own a 2007) as you pointed out that has more than enough power to satisfy most riders.
@@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480
I love mine too. I’ve had 2 1300s and an 1800 they are bullet proof.
Excellent review 👍 thanks from Australia 🐨
Thank you for watching!
You got me nervous with those ‘first bike’ comments. I just bought a VTX as my first bike because the price was so affordable. I’ll be learning to ride on it this week.
You’ll love it it’s an awesome bullet proof cruiser. Congratulations on your new baby!!
I took off on mine as hard as I could all the time. They won’t break, it seems. The zero to sixty is right at 5 seconds with 200lbs of rider.
Nice!!
Enjoyed your review! Liked the back ground music !!
Thank you for watching!
I love mine it is Awesome
Where is this? Looks like Georgia. Thanks for the review. I'm going to check one out later today.
It’s in Missouri outside of St. Louis. Thank you for watching.
Great video. I love mine.
I had a 2013 Honda 750 shadow phantom .. great bike.. looked good , nimble and light but no torque and low geared.. So now got a vtx1300 heavier but cant have it all.. twice the torque... also got a vzr 1800 M109R.. not sure which to keep... I think the honda vtx will be more reliable and do more miles... ride safe from the UK
Definitely keep the VTX
See I just got my permit I’m taking the class in June but I really wanna get a bike always been into them and used to ride with a friend and I’m looking at a Honda vtx 2005 vs a Honda phantom 750 2013 any opinions?
Tremendous video
Nice video but why the music, really distracting
Thanks for watching!!
At least that classical music in the background was quite low volume. Then again, my wife says I’m going deaf anyways. “What? Dear??” Peace Be The Journey!
great motorcycle very accurate review.
The only problem i have with the vtx 1300 is the 1800 exists.
I would honestly rather a shadow 1100 over a vtx1300.
I had a VT 1100 Sabre it was a great bike, I thought it looked better than the 1300. But the 1300 has a little more in the higher end of 5th. IMO. thanks for watching
Looking at a 07 with just shy of 12 thousand miles on it asking 4500, I thinking of offering 4000.
They are great bikes see if you can test ride it first. They are pretty bulletproof.
@Dave S. How did it go? do u pull the trigger?
@@lstruggy No, I didn't . he lived hour or so away & We just haven't been able to connect on it. But Thanks for asking,
Just a note, any one leaves grease clippings in the road may be held libel for an accident or damages for causing an hazards. If it happens ask local attorney.
I have a 2004 VTX 1300 and I love it. I've watched many reviews. Why doesn't anyone mention that there is a fuel reserve on the tank? Why doesn't anyone go over miles per gallon? Why doesn't anyone say what the fuel tank capacity or how much gas is loft in the tank when you go on reserve?
I pulled up beside a harley at a stop light and the rear view mirrors really looked to be moving about an inch and a half up and down.
Yep that’s about right.
Should’ve never stopped making them, they replaced it with that ugly chopper during the chopper craze.
Looking for first bike as VTX and I am only 5'6" 130 lb... the bike is 6 times weight of me.. very nervous if I can handle it after hearing your comment.
Sit on one, then bring it up right with your feet flat on the ground. Then lean it down on its kickstand and put your feet on the foot pegs and see if that feels right to you. That will tell you everything you need to know. If you find that to be overwhelming start with a lighter bike and work your way up to the VTX.
The VTX is a great cruiser I’ve had two 1300s and one 1800, they are fantastic bikes but if I was 5 foot six and 130 pounds I’m not sure if I’d start on a VTX. I might start on a Vulcan S or a rebel 500, you could also check out the CTX 700 I made a review video about that bike.
It would have been a lot better of a video if you would have had that music off there it was hard to hear what you were saying
I know that editor was terrible. My newer ones are way better.
The 1200 harley sportster mirrors shook ?, what yr sporty?, I have owned a 05 mirrors perfect even at 80mph
It was a 2002 and they vibrated so much everything looked blurry in them. But I still liked the bike. I’m gonna get a hold of another one and do a full-blown review on the Sporty.
I have a07 Sabre and want to know witch bike is quicker?
I had a 2004 sabre 1100 and I loved that bike but my vtx is quicker than my sabre was. But I did love the look of the sabre.
Just needs a 6th gear
Funny that bike is more American than a newer Harley? 😂
More precise specs www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_vtx1300r_09.html
where you get 60hp? i'm finding 74hp for specs
This bike has been Dyno’d to death. 74 at the crank it’s about 60 at the rear wheel. There is a lot of power loss on a shaft drive.
@@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 well that explains it. still take a shaft drive over chain any day.
@@JohnBraman413 It is nice maintenance free operation. I’m oiling the chain on my V Strom every two weeks.
How would a 6'2" fit ?
I'll be honest I'm not sure, the floorboards are way out in front of you which is good for a taller person. So your legs would be stretched forward, the seat height is pretty low so at a stop you might feel pretty low to the ground for your height. The frame itself is pretty big and tank length tends to make my arms stretch forward to the grips so for you it might be perfect. This is all with stock bars and original specs. Sean from SRK is well over 6 feet and he loves the bike. If you see a used one at a dealer take it for a spin you might a good fit for it. Hope it helps. TG.
I'm 6 foot 2 300 pounds and I love it but I have size 15 shoes so i have to probably switch back to pegs but its comfy and smooth ride
Illinois?
No it’s Missouri, thank you for watching.
@@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 Why can't I use as a starter bike though....I thought about trying it or the VTX 1800
@@JJ-bv2gp if you’re comfortable on a bigger heavier bike you might be fine. It’s personal preference. Sometimes if you’re going slow through a parking lot or you have to maneuver it around some things it can be tricky for a new rider because of the weight.
Dude the music 🙄
Yeah, it seemed like a good idea at the time.