Honda VTX1800T vs Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VTX1800Tstacks up against the Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VTX1800THonda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser
Model year20112006
Price$14,899$13,199
Engine1795 cc1795 cc
Torque101 Nm
Weight333 kg
Seat height27 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires150/80-R17 / 180/70-R16 130/70-R18 / 180/70-R16

Honda VTX1800T vs Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VTX1800T and the Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VTX1800T brings its published horsepower, while the Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser counters with its own power figure at 333 kg. On price, the Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser 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: