Honda VT1300CX vs Honda Sabre ABS (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VT1300CXstacks up against the Honda Sabre ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT1300CXHonda Sabre ABS
Model year20192017
Price$10,499
Engine1312 cc1312 cc
Horsepower57 hp
Torque107 Nm
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Twin-piston caliperDouble disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Single disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.
Tires90/90-R21 / 200/50-R18 90/90-21 / 170/80-15

Honda VT1300CX vs Honda Sabre ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VT1300CX and the Honda Sabre ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT1300CX brings 57 hp, while the Honda Sabre ABS 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: