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  The Honda VTX1300R is a motorcycle cruiser that is part of the Honda VTX Series, which was introduced in 1995. The V-twin engine motorcycle is manufactured by the Honda Motor Company, which is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Many different updated versions of the motorcycle have been produced, such as the 2006 Honda VTX1300R.
  
  

Engine

• The Honda VTX1300R has a V-twin internal combustion engine, which includes two cylinders. The liquid cooled engine has a displacement of 1,321 cc for the volume of both of its cylinders. The cylinders consist of three valves each. The engine has a SOHC (single overhead cam) layout. The compression ratio is 9.2:1, while the bore times stroke is 89.5 mm times 104.3 mm. The motorcycle has a five-speed gearbox.
  
  

Brakes and Suspension

• The 2006 Honda VTX1300R has single disc brakes both in the back and the front. The diameter of the front brakes is 336 mm, while the rear brakes have a diameter of 296 mm. The brakes include twin and single piston calipers. The front suspension has a travel of 5.1 inches. The rear suspension has a 3.7 inch travel, with dual shocks.
  
  

Dimensions

• The 2006 Honda VTX1300R has a dry weight of roughly 669 lb, which unlike curb weight, does not include the weight of either fuel or equipment. The trail of the 2006 Honda VTX1300R is 5.9 inches. The height of the bike's seat is 27.35 inches. The wheelbase travels from the midsections of the front to the rear wheels, and is 65.7 inches. The vehicle has a capacity of 4.8 gallons of fuel.
  
  

Colors

• The 2006 model of the Honda VTX1300R comes in a variety of different colors, including metallic silver, black and bright blue.