Honda VTX1300T vs Honda VT1300CR ABS (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VTX1300Tstacks up against the Honda VT1300CR ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda VTX1300T | Honda VT1300CR ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Price | $10,499 | — |
| Engine | 1312 cc | 1312 cc |
| Torque | — | 103 Nm |
| Weight | — | 315 kg |
| Seat height | 27 mm | 27 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 L | 4.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Twin-piston caliper | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston caliper | Single disc. Optional ABS |
| Tires | 140/80-17 / 170/80-15 | 140/80-17M / 170/80-15M |
Honda VTX1300T vs Honda VT1300CR ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda VTX1300T and the Honda VT1300CR ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VTX1300T brings its published horsepower, while the Honda VT1300CR ABS counters with its own power figure at 315 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: