Honda VT1300C vs Honda VT1300CS (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VT1300Cstacks up against the Honda VT1300CS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT1300CHonda VT1300CS
Model year20162013
Price
Engine1312 cc1312 cc
Horsepower57 hp57 hp
Torque107 Nm107 Nm
Weight309 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity5.4 L5.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Twin-piston caliperDouble disc. ABS. Twin-piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Tires90/90-R21 / 200/50-R18 90/90-21 / 200/50-18

Honda VT1300C vs Honda VT1300CS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VT1300C and the Honda VT1300CS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT1300C brings 57 hp, while the Honda VT1300CS counters with 57 hp at 309 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: