| MODEL | HONDA VTX 1300S 2003 - 2004 |
| Year | 2003 - 2004 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1312 cc / 80.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 89.5 x 104.3 mm / 3.52 x 4.11 in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 123 Nm / 90.7 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Ignition | Solid-state digital |
| Induction | Single 38 mm constant-velocity carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel double-cradle |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, five-position spring preload adjustment, 94 mm / 3.7 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 336 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 296 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2575 mm / 101.4 in |
| Overall Width | 960 mm / 37.8 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 693 mm / 27.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1669 mm / 65.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 300 kg / 662 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 140/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/80-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The VTX1300S launched the 1300 branch of the VTX family for 2003, as a cheaper, lighter companion to the huge VTX1800. Its new 1312 cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin had three valves per cylinder, twin counterbalancers and a dry-sump layout that let the engine sit low, giving a seat height under 700 mm. Wire-spoked wheels, deep valanced fenders and a chrome-hooded headlight gave it a classic look, and shaft drive kept maintenance down.
