Honda CTX1300

Honda CTX1300

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2014
Predecessor	Honda ST1300
Engine	1,261 cc (77.0 cu in) liquid-cooled V four four-stroke engine
Bore / stroke	78 mm × 66 mm (3.1 in × 2.6 in)
Transmission	shaft drive
Wheelbase	1,640 mm (65 in)[1]
Fuel capacity	19.3 L (4.2 imp gal; 5.1 US gal)

CTX1300

The Honda CTX1300 is a cruiser motorcycle with shaft drive and a longitudinally mounted V4 engine.

Development

The CTX1300 succeeded the ST1300, (also called the "Pan-European" in Europe), which was discontinued after the 2012 model year. In November 2013, following deletion of the ST1300 model, Honda announced the CTX1300, which was powered by a version of the ST1300's engine modified for better fuel economy and increased torque at low RPM.[1] Max torque was 78.19 ft/lbs (106.0 Nm) @ 4500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 81.4 HP (60.7 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

Abandoning the Pan-European bias of the ST1300, the CTX1300 reverted to a North American theme, with its half-fairing, raked-back handlebar and bagger styling.

The CTX1300 was available in standard and "Deluxe" specification, the latter having traction control, ABS and Bluetooth.

Reception

Well received in Australia[2] and the US,[3] European reviews of the CTX were mixed but positive overall.[4][5]

References

1. Burns, John (4 November 2013). "2014 Honda CTX1300 and CTX1300 Deluxe- First Look". Cycle World. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
2. "Revisit: Honda CTX1300". www.bikesales.com.au. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
3. "2014 CTX1300 Overview". Honda Powersports. American Honda Motor Co. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
4. MoreBikes.co.uk (19 May 2014). "2014 Honda CTX1300 review". MoreBikes. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
5. MCN review