Honda VTX1800F vs Honda VTX 1800 R (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VTX1800Fstacks up against the Honda VTX 1800 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VTX1800FHonda VTX 1800 R
Model year20112007
Price$13,499$13,999
Engine1795 cc1795 cc
Weight340 kg
Seat height28 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires130/70-R18 / 180/55-R18 150/80-R17 / 180/70-R16

Honda VTX1800F vs Honda VTX 1800 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VTX1800F and the Honda VTX 1800 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VTX1800F brings its published horsepower, while the Honda VTX 1800 R counters with its own power figure at 340 kg. On price, the Honda VTX1800F 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: