In the UK, the CTX1300 is now very collectable, 2014 reg bikes are now in the 6 Grand area, low mileage ones go for even more, one year in production, 4 years to sell them all, grab one while you can,
I've owned one of these for about a year now and all theses complaints about the mirrors are way over blown. If you adjust them properly they give excellent rear visibility. I've owned many bikes over the years and this one is by far the most rock solid stable bike at freeway speeds, and when going through dirty air from trucks it doesn't shake or get unsettling at all. I refer to mine as my own personal Amtrak, it really is that smooth and stable. I got mine as a leftover in 2016 for 8 grand, brand new..... If you are looking to buy one, do your homework and find a leftover and you'll get a sweet deal on an excellent bike.
.. really, cause I found the exact opposite to be true. The fairing seems to catch the wind and pushes the front end around. Not a very good feeling. Oh, and the mirror location plain sucks!
Rotate your bars down about half an inch and the mirrors work like a charm. Unless you have aftermarket stuff mounted all over your brake fluid containers blocking any possible glimpse into the mirrors!
aaaa.. an afternoon on the CTX 1300, that sweet whine, the overcast, the cool temps (that it looks like) , it's so dreamyyyyy... I need this motorcycle..!
I am seriously considering buying one. Having had cruise control on my last bike I agree it is a bad omission and might yet be the deal breaker. Thanks for info.
The fact of the matter is no one is going to buy that bike, with all the negatives that you present in such an honest way. Just the fact with the mirrors alone is dangerous on many levels, add to that the frustration of the bag and no accessories is a disaster. I decided last year that this was not going to be a bike that was updated and most likely will be discontinued and when that happens , you will be trading this bike in for something that you can really rave about. I ride a custom wideglide 2013 but I think the yamaha is looking the best for sport and touring. You cannot beat the mirrors and the digital display nor the bags on the Yamaha FJR
Ya hit the nail on the head as we all know by now as it was only produced the 1 year here in the states. And yes, he did get rid of his CTX. makes ya wonder how much he really loved it.
@ Data David fine choice in bikes there!! I agree with you about finding dealers. Yamaha and Honda are the most common I would have to travel a ways to even find a triumph dealer let alone a BMW dealer!! Thanks for watching and commenting!! Ride Safe!!
Mirrors remind me of a Bergmann 650. I got used to them, bar end mirrors are available if needed. The truth is the bike was way too expensive for a bike that had all it's sharp edges and personality neutered. People like qa bike with some quirks, maybe a big HP at the top butr buzzy, thats fine. Boy was it expensive. I remember my local dealers salesmen commenting with negativity on this. Lacking a few important items for cruisers and lacking the warranty it should have. Tourers at Honda have 3 year warranties, this has a shortened warranty.
Very informative! I'm actually considering trading my Harley in for the CTX1300 soon. I saw one at the dealership the other day for the first time and I loved the look. Just wish I could test ride it before I pull the trigger.
Christopher Circe I would find a dealer that would let you ride it first. You make have to drive a little bit to get to one but definitely find one to drive first even if you don't purchase there. I love it but to each his own ya know!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Christopher Circe I do love my CTX 1300. That is the way I got mine was test riding it at my local Honda Dealer. My local dealer is at: www.heartlandhonda.com . When I got it, it was one of the first demo models and I do love it, compared to the Goldwing. My dealer has reduced the price of this bike, from when I first got it.
thanks for making these videos. it really is informative to see a long term analysis of a bike like this. I'm glad you mentioned the mirrors. I thought maybe it was just the view from your camera playing tricks, but sounds like it really is badly done. weird for Honda to F it up like that. mirrors on a motorcycle, kinda important. well again, thanks. and what part of the country is this? it's really nice (we in so cal love any place that's green. it's like magic to us, lol)
The Street Glide is NOT in the same league, but yet you end up trading in the CTX for a Street Glide. Hummmm. I own two Harleys and was thinking of owning a CTX, but it seems the bike is nice, but then again, it is a plain Jane ride. Nothing special so it dulls the soul.... Thanks for the review and pros vs cons. This bike was only made for 2 years so the customers spoke with their wallets, I guess.
I just sat on one of these in a dealership and the problem with the mirrors was really obvious. The bloke in the shop was shocked when I pointed it out to him. He hadn't even sat on the bike. He suggested that there might be alternative ways to set up the handlebars to improve visibility, but it seems to be to be a huge design issue if you need to reconfigure a bike out of the box. Other than that, I loved it!
Not really, bring them up and they get blocked by the reservoirs. Bring them down and all you see is the handlebars and your hands. Horrible engineering. This should be a recall. Fix, buy aftermarket mirrors to go on the reservoirs.
Nice. Love the sound of that motor, and it certainly makes me wonder if I wouldn't like that better than my Goldwing. Nothing is better than the Honda V4 IMHO.
DubbsRider, I ride a CTX700 and like it for around my state, but need a bike for long distances...WA to N.C. and back to Central States on my way home.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I've got a few questions on it so figured it would help!! Need to get some snacks and a few spare hours to sit down and catch up with your vlogs keep them coming man!
DubbsRider You are welcome. Cool, I just uploaded another one today. Feel free to respond to any of my newest vlogs with a vlog of your own. I will definitely keep them coming as my time allows between work and school.
I owned a Honda st1300. loved the bike but it was just a couple of inches too tall for me to handle. I am considering a CTX1300 and wondered if there was a lot of engine heat from it, more than is normal for a bike.? My St 1300 put off a tremendous amount of heat even at highway speeds. If this one does then i need to plan ahead when i buy one. Thanks for sharing these videos.
I started looking into the CTX after looking around at ST1300's, and I saw these are CHEAP! There is a big dealer 100 miles away from me (rural area, not a lot of dealers here) that has three 2014 BRAND NEW CTX1300's, all under $10k, and a used deluxe with touring pack with 800 miles on it for less than $9k! They want them gone, and for some reason people don't want them. I am chomping at the bit to go sit on one and see if it fits. Seems like a fucking shit ton of bike for less than $10k!!!
I just bought the ctx700 and love it first manual bike. How many miles do you get with your bike ? I got 205 but still had gas in to get more mile put 2.99 gallons in and it is a 3.37 gas tank been seeing for these My brother want to get 1 of these ctx1300
So looking to get back on 2 wheels I miss it I used to ride a Honda Shadow and loved riding. I found a Honda CTX1300 for sale and got a chance to test ride it… oh my god love the ride feel and sound of it. It only has 4700 miles and they are asking 8k what do you think?
nice review convinced me to buy one, electronic windshield would be great,indian uses them,had heard the rear view complete from many others and your right added another would look like you know what..thanks for reveiw
+jswain44 I talk about this on one of my videos that talk about the Firecreek Accessories. They have a electronic windshield that I hope to get eventually.
I'm only a beginner so many I should of started out with a (ctx 1300) but I still like to ride it its nice and smooth and its super easy to turn I only have to put like half of my weight on it and I'm like 187 pounds
Honda is having a sale on them now $3000 off MSRP I was happy with the deal and I'm on day 2 of owning it and I love it.. thanks dubs for the review.. I noticed a little ticking in the engine once in a while is that normal? anyways thanks..
I haven't noticed this lately. I did however after I first bought it. I would get to your first oil change ASAP and that should clear it up! Ride Safe and Enjoy your new bike.
I want to ask you about windshield, it’s looks for Goldwings??? I have normal ctx1300 touring windshield so the wind hitting above my eyes on top of my head sometimes makes noise when it’s windy. So this windshield makes different??
This windshield is for the CTX and it worked well for me with the wind. I also liked the touring one though so this one may not work the best for you if you don’t like the touring one.
Yes, bummer....there are still some new "old stock" around, kinda hard to find used, at least on the west coast. I just stumbled upon mine by accident, rode it, bought it. Love it. It was a good seller in Europe I understand.
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In the UK, the CTX1300 is now very collectable, 2014 reg bikes are now in the 6 Grand area, low mileage ones go for even more, one year in production, 4 years to sell them all, grab one while you can,
I've owned one of these for about a year now and all theses complaints about the mirrors are way over blown. If you adjust them properly they give excellent rear visibility.
I've owned many bikes over the years and this one is by far the most rock solid stable bike at freeway speeds, and when going through dirty air from trucks it doesn't shake or get unsettling at all. I refer to mine as my own personal Amtrak, it really is that smooth and stable.
I got mine as a leftover in 2016 for 8 grand, brand new.....
If you are looking to buy one, do your homework and find a leftover and you'll get a sweet deal on an excellent bike.
.. really, cause I found the exact opposite to be true. The fairing seems to catch the wind and pushes the front end around. Not a very good feeling. Oh, and the mirror location plain sucks!
Rotate your bars down about half an inch and the mirrors work like a charm. Unless you have aftermarket stuff mounted all over your brake fluid containers blocking any possible glimpse into the mirrors!
aaaa.. an afternoon on the CTX 1300, that sweet whine, the overcast, the cool temps (that it looks like) , it's so dreamyyyyy... I need this motorcycle..!
I’m a fan of 6 speeds for highway cruising. Wondering if 5th hear will always have me searching for a 6th gear.
I am seriously considering buying one. Having had cruise control on my last bike I agree it is a bad omission and might yet be the deal breaker. Thanks for info.
I’m getting one of these in a couple weeks!
The fact of the matter is no one is going to buy that bike, with all the negatives that you present in such an honest way. Just the fact with the mirrors alone is dangerous on many levels, add to that the frustration of the bag and no accessories is a disaster. I decided last year that this was not going to be a bike that was updated and most likely will be discontinued and when that happens , you will be trading this bike in for something that you can really rave about. I ride a custom wideglide 2013 but I think the yamaha is looking the best for sport and touring. You cannot beat the mirrors and the digital display nor the bags on the Yamaha FJR
Ya hit the nail on the head as we all know by now as it was only produced the 1 year here in the states. And yes, he did get rid of his CTX. makes ya wonder how much he really loved it.
I did buy it. I call it perfect .
@ Data David fine choice in bikes there!! I agree with you about finding dealers. Yamaha and Honda are the most common I would have to travel a ways to even find a triumph dealer let alone a BMW dealer!! Thanks for watching and commenting!! Ride Safe!!
Mirrors remind me of a Bergmann 650. I got used to them, bar end mirrors are available if needed. The truth is the bike was way too expensive for a bike that had all it's sharp edges and personality neutered. People like qa bike with some quirks, maybe a big HP at the top butr buzzy, thats fine. Boy was it expensive. I remember my local dealers salesmen commenting with negativity on this. Lacking a few important items for cruisers and lacking the warranty it should have. Tourers at Honda have 3 year warranties, this has a shortened warranty.
About to purchase one after researching for a couple of years. Appreciate the video!
Very informative! I'm actually considering trading my Harley in for the CTX1300 soon. I saw one at the dealership the other day for the first time and I loved the look. Just wish I could test ride it before I pull the trigger.
Christopher Circe I would find a dealer that would let you ride it first. You make have to drive a little bit to get to one but definitely find one to drive first even if you don't purchase there. I love it but to each his own ya know!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Christopher Circe I do love my CTX 1300. That is the way I got mine was test riding it at my local Honda Dealer. My local dealer is at: www.heartlandhonda.com . When I got it, it was one of the first demo models and I do love it, compared to the Goldwing. My dealer has reduced the price of this bike, from when I first got it.
Needs cruise control and heated grips!
thanks for making these videos. it really is informative to see a long term analysis of a bike like this. I'm glad you mentioned the mirrors. I thought maybe it was just the view from your camera playing tricks, but sounds like it really is badly done. weird for Honda to F it up like that. mirrors on a motorcycle, kinda important. well again, thanks. and what part of the country is this? it's really nice (we in so cal love any place that's green. it's like magic to us, lol)
I think they look awesome.
The Street Glide is NOT in the same league, but yet you end up trading in the CTX for a Street Glide. Hummmm. I own two Harleys and was thinking of owning a CTX, but it seems the bike is nice, but then again, it is a plain Jane ride. Nothing special so it dulls the soul.... Thanks for the review and pros vs cons. This bike was only made for 2 years so the customers spoke with their wallets, I guess.
I just sat on one of these in a dealership and the problem with the mirrors was really obvious. The bloke in the shop was shocked when I pointed it out to him. He hadn't even sat on the bike. He suggested that there might be alternative ways to set up the handlebars to improve visibility, but it seems to be to be a huge design issue if you need to reconfigure a bike out of the box. Other than that, I loved it!
Yes, the handlebars are rotated to resolve that issue.
Not really, bring them up and they get blocked by the reservoirs. Bring them down and all you see is the handlebars and your hands. Horrible engineering. This should be a recall. Fix, buy aftermarket mirrors to go on the reservoirs.
Nice job Dubbs, well done.
Nice. Love the sound of that motor, and it certainly makes me wonder if I wouldn't like that better than my Goldwing. Nothing is better than the Honda V4 IMHO.
Mic Wazoo Its like poetry!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!
V- twin anyday ..Ride one any tell me you can take that hideous whine of the v-4, like a box full of crickets
@@340rps That's why they make different bikes.....for different people.
Honda seats suck! Had to change on every bike I had....
DubbsRider,
I ride a CTX700 and like it for around my state, but need a bike for long distances...WA to N.C. and back to Central States on my way home.
Great vlog. I like how you are going into detail about it.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I've got a few questions on it so figured it would help!! Need to get some snacks and a few spare hours to sit down and catch up with your vlogs keep them coming man!
DubbsRider You are welcome. Cool, I just uploaded another one today. Feel free to respond to any of my newest vlogs with a vlog of your own. I will definitely keep them coming as my time allows between work and school.
Will do!! Ride Safe!
I owned a Honda st1300. loved the bike but it was just a couple of inches too tall for me to handle. I am considering a CTX1300 and wondered if there was a lot of engine heat from it, more than is normal for a bike.? My St 1300 put off a tremendous amount of heat even at highway speeds. If this one does then i need to plan ahead when i buy one. Thanks for sharing these videos.
Mt ST1300 bikes also were hot as heck. Biggest drawback for me
I started looking into the CTX after looking around at ST1300's, and I saw these are CHEAP! There is a big dealer 100 miles away from me (rural area, not a lot of dealers here) that has three 2014 BRAND NEW CTX1300's, all under $10k, and a used deluxe with touring pack with 800 miles on it for less than $9k! They want them gone, and for some reason people don't want them. I am chomping at the bit to go sit on one and see if it fits. Seems like a fucking shit ton of bike for less than $10k!!!
I’m picking one up Tuesday. Very excited!
I just bought the ctx700 and love it first manual bike. How many miles do you get with your bike ?
I got 205 but still had gas in to get more mile put 2.99 gallons in and it is a 3.37 gas tank been seeing for these
My brother want to get 1 of these ctx1300
So looking to get back on 2 wheels I miss it I used to ride a Honda Shadow and loved riding. I found a Honda CTX1300 for sale and got a chance to test ride it… oh my god love the ride feel and sound of it. It only has 4700 miles and they are asking 8k what do you think?
nice review convinced me to buy one, electronic windshield would be great,indian uses them,had heard the rear view complete from many others and your right added another would look like you know what..thanks for reveiw
+jswain44 I talk about this on one of my videos that talk about the Firecreek Accessories. They have a electronic windshield that I hope to get eventually.
Have you sold this bike or still have it?
If you want a touer, maybe. If you want a cruiser forget it! Does not resemble a cruiser in any way.
I'm only a beginner so many I should of started out with a (ctx 1300) but I still like to ride it its nice and smooth and its super easy to turn I only have to put like half of my weight on it and I'm like 187 pounds
+Scott Guthrie How do you like it? It is a heavy bike, but it is a great bike.
Honda is having a sale on them now $3000 off MSRP I was happy with the deal and I'm on day 2 of owning it and I love it.. thanks dubs for the review.. I noticed a little ticking in the engine once in a while is that normal? anyways thanks..
I haven't noticed this lately. I did however after I first bought it. I would get to your first oil change ASAP and that should clear it up! Ride Safe and Enjoy your new bike.
Dubbs Rider "Vlog 39",,
Weight, the CTX700 HEAVY but worthy, need to know the weight of CTX1300 ?
Kevin, I believe it's close to 725lbs, but I don't feel that weight when riding so much, it's extremely nimble and stable too.
What do you have mounted on the Handle Bars?
I want to ask you about windshield, it’s looks for Goldwings???
I have normal ctx1300 touring windshield so the wind hitting above my eyes on top of my head sometimes makes noise when it’s windy.
So this windshield makes different??
This windshield is for the CTX and it worked well for me with the wind. I also liked the touring one though so this one may not work the best for you if you don’t like the touring one.
Thx for reply
Are you still riding this bike?
Unfortunately I’m no longer cruising on this one.
revved out. should ride a CBR1000RR, varoom
they really stopped making this bike ? :(
Yes, bummer....there are still some new "old stock" around, kinda hard to find used, at least on the west coast. I just stumbled upon mine by accident, rode it, bought it. Love it. It was a good seller in Europe I understand.
Bike can use heat shields