Honda VT1300CR ABS vs Honda VTX1300R (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VT1300CR ABSstacks up against the Honda VTX1300R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT1300CR ABSHonda VTX1300R
Model year20112012
Price$10,299
Engine1312 cc1312 cc
Torque103 Nm
Weight315 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Twin-piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABSSingle disc. Twin-piston caliper
Tires140/80-17M / 170/80-15M 140/80-17 / 170/80-15

Honda VT1300CR ABS vs Honda VTX1300R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VT1300CR ABS and the Honda VTX1300R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT1300CR ABS brings its published horsepower in a 315 kg package, while the Honda VTX1300R counters with its own power figure.

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: