2005 Honda VTX1300R review from United States of America
"The 2006 Honda VTX 1300R is a great bike for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Had the steering bearings wear to the point that the ball bearings had to be replaced with roller bearings.
Had small leak on the head gasket at about 7500 miles, tightening of head bolts fixed leak.
General comments?
While only having 1312cc's, this bike has greater torque and top end than the Harley that I owned previously. (Modified Harley Pan).
However the factory seat is very uncomfortable, and needs to be replaced when the bike is purchased.
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 8/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 9/10 |
| Braking marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 1350 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8526 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Harley-Davidson 1959 Duo Glide |
| Date of Entry | 29th April, 2008 |