Honda VTX 1800 R vs Honda VTX1800T (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VTX 1800 Rstacks up against the Honda VTX1800T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VTX 1800 RHonda VTX1800T
Model year20072011
Price$13,999$14,899
Engine1795 cc1795 cc
Torque101 Nm
Weight340 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires150/80-R17 / 180/70-R16 150/80-R17 / 180/70-R16

Honda VTX 1800 R vs Honda VTX1800T — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VTX 1800 R and the Honda VTX1800T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VTX 1800 R brings its published horsepower in a 340 kg package, while the Honda VTX1800T counters with its own power figure. On price, the Honda VTX 1800 R has the lower MSRP.

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: