2003 Honda VTX1800 review from United States of America
"More than you need, all that you want"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Nothing.
General comments?
What a beast. I hadn't ridden since a bad wreck 18 years ago, so the first ride felt like a run on the back of the minotaur. Nobody needs this much motorcycle, but everybody dreams of it.
The bike takes off like the space shuttle with only a couple of negligible flat spots in acceleration. Gears 1 to 2 mash a little noisy, but are starting to settle down.
The bike is not for small or short drivers, it feels heavy at a stop, but balances perfectly at low speed and beyond.
The bars could be a little longer and the seat feels like plywood after 10 miles. I replaced mine with a custom with gel insert.
This bike can put you in bikers heaven, literally and/or euphemistically depending on how well you ride. Be careful, enjoy and be careful.
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 | The VTX1800 is an extremely powerful, smooth riding, attractive beast |
 | God's gift!! |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2400 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2006 |