Honda VTX 1800 Review: srkcycles.com
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Liquid cooled, hydraulic clutch, fuel injected, shaft drive ... Dream Bike. Had it for 6 years now ... still look back EVERY time I walk away from it! Ride Safe & God Bless you all! :)
eggxactly
Yeah. Both this and the 1300 are a steam with wheels.
I have a VT1100 C2 ace.
Would i be able to handle and drive this VTX1800, are it easy on the road despite it being a tad heavyer? :)
@@supernielsen1223 if your technique is good, yes. It handles really nice and a easier than the longer wheelbase, chopper type bikes.
@@jeffrichardson4941 thanks for your answer... :)
Ive been researching alot and i think this will be my next bike :D
Have a 2002 VTX 1800C Will never sell it! Love it more every time I ride! I've read that 85% of the bike was made in MaryLand Ohio ... more American made than a Harley.
Lol marysville ohio
Got my VTX 1800c 3 months ago for $3000! Worth every penny! ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!
What year
What year was it?
Just got mine gave 3500
@@matthewpatton5342 Just got mine a month ago and paid 5k.
@@GrzegorzDurda hell yeah man enjoy it
Yeah the Harley CVO has a 110 but it is still air cooled if it overheats your going to have a problem the Honda VTX is liquid cooled your going to get more life out of this engine and Honda is almost indestructible.
Need to add a temp gauge. The cluster light is lacking. And added a tach
My Harley lost a trans at 22k miles. I'm expecting 200k trouble free miles from my VTX. Sold the Harley btw.
@@munkeenevahrong239 2 years later I bet you still have the honda.
@@shanehubbard649 I have a CTX now. 👍
That 110 is a turd
got a 2003 VTX1800 and... absolutely love it. 25k mile strong. i may never change bikes until I'm too decrepit and need a trike. it should NOT be your first bike as it is over 700lbs/319.7kg and very.. very powerful. if you know what you're doing on a bike, choose this over a harley any day and slap a set of Vance and Hines pipes on it. you'll sound good, feel good, and blow past any Harley. even a 2020 fat bob with their 118.
Love this bike ! I have a 2002 1800R and it rips man . Wish Honda would bring it back . I’d love to see it with modern upgrades . Stay safe 🤘🏽
They definitely should have kept this instead of the fury. Choppers went out of style a decade ago.
im late to this but i have shadow 750 how crazy is the difference?? been on it for 4 years want something bigger considered harley but man this video is changing my mind
Shame on Honda for discontinuing this Incredible Bike!!!
I took my '03 VTX1800C 2-up to Deal's Gap. My friends told me I was crazy taking this behemoth over the Dragon. It handled better than I could have imagined.
Have a 2006 VTX1800C2 which I purchased for $5,200. It had exactly 5,000 miles on it. In 6 months it now has 12,000 miles. The odometer reads 3-4 MPH fast, similar to my 2002 ST1100. Both Honda bikes have rock solid engines. Really enjoy riding it both, except the ST1100 with a 7.4 Gal. tank gets me 330 miles before filling up, while the VTX gets only 160 miles to a tank.
Admired them for years and finally bought one. I've owned several goldwings and would still prefer one for long trip comfort but cruising is much more fun on the VTX.
Love it!
Definitely just bought one of these as my first bike. Yes, I'm a little crazy. I can't wait to grow into it. It's a beast.
Getting one too. And you will love or hate. I am thinking love. because not a bad revue / just sum nit and picks.
Did the same, got to ride for 3 months before New England winter hit and can't wait till spring. Love mine.
How did the VTX turn out? Still riding it?
Voz Anderson Voz, still riding the VTX. I may get another bike in the future at some point, but I will never get rid of the VTX. It’s such a beast of a bike. Only complaint is that the suspension isn’t the best but it doesn’t really bother me much. So nimble as the rider in this video said.
And as an ‘02 bike, I purchased it with 6k miles on it... I would be crazy to get rid of it.
@@SuperDan1006 I just closed on mine and picking it up tomorrow as my first bike XD
I’ve got about 700 or so miles on my new to me 06 VTX 1800 Neo Retro. I also had a 1300 love them both. Though the 1800 is a much smoother ride over all, imo. And yes cruise at 80, in 5th gear. Need to get around someone just roll on a bit more and it’s there, and you’re doing a cool 100. Very fun bike, including scraping the floorboards.
Facts brother
Bought a 1800c in early '02 and still ride it like a hooligan almost everyday. It will leave pretty much leave just about everything behind.
Good review.
I have owned a few bikes over the years. This is the best bike I ever owned, got main after Sandy hit NYC from a friend for $3k with 3K miles on it at the time. It still only at 7K miles today :)
I've owned my 2002 VTX 1800c for about four years now...bought used with just touching 20,000 miles on it but already loaded with lots of aftermarket chrome goodies...paid 3200 out the door...love the bike..ridden from 150 scooter to 450 nighthawk to 750, 1100, 900, 600, 400 and the list goes on...this is a comfortable riding bike and lots of power...even for the size and weight its decently balanced...always interested in adding a second bike to the collection...my wife is taking her class for her license in a month and we are looking at the new rebel 500 and she also like the sportster 883...we shall see...I would get two rebel 500, for me and her and get a nice touring for us to ride together...along with the VTX...again we shall see...wanna ride through to SRK, should be cool...from Ohio to MD...hopefully this summer...great reviews and videos...God is always first and may He keep you and your family safe and blessed...
I come back to this video every now and then just to relax
I've never seen a more dependable Big Bike than the Honda VTX 1800. Over the last couple of years, I have been blessed with the opportunity to be able to ride whatever bike that I choose. I went from a Suzuki M109R2 to the VTX 1800, both bikes are truly remarkable in their own way. As far as my personal experience the VTX is just a smother riding Motorcycle. I can't tell you which one is faster because they are really that close.
I just bought a 2003 vtx 1800c and I was watching that portion where you show how quickly it speeds up and you commented that it did not seem to be going that fast. I drove behind one of my coworkers the other day and he set his cruize to 75 and my speedometer showed I was doing 80. I do believe there is a bit of a difference. I plan to zip tie my gps to the handle bars and get out on the highway in a couple of days and compare the gps MPH to the analog needle just to see how far off it is. But you are correct on the power. you have to hang on. I had it in overdrive and simply pulled back on the throttle. It is spooky how fast it slips from 70 to 110 to 120. No shimmy or shake on this ride.
i think most motorcycles speedos get off at higher speeds, but it is a smooth ride and very deceptive
My 1300 is usually going 5 under what the speedometer says when compared to all my friends bike
I have a 13' M109R. A coworker has been hounding me gor over a year to buy it. Its a fun ride...but may be time to try something else. The VTX 1800 has my attention. Does anyone think I will be disappointed going from a M109 to the VTX1800?
I own a VTX 1800C 2006. With kuryakyn hypercharger and vance and hines exhaust. What can I say, I will never sell it.
How is your 1800 around town in terms of handling/turning? I ask because I love my Honda Shadow Sabre 110, but would like to have more power someday.
@@LarryRickenbacker it's a great bike man, had one and wish I had not sold it now.
LarryRickenbacker I had a Honda 2003 shadow 750 ace wanted more power sold the shadow in got a 2006 vtx 1800 good around the city just give yourself time to get use to the power I mean it has a lot of power the torque is crazy
HONDA VTX 1800 GREATEST BIKE ON THE PLANET
I've got an '07 VTX1300C with Dynostage 1 jet kit, Cobra speedster swept pipes, and Cobra powerful intake. Pulls like crazy, loafs along in 4th at lower speeds, fast on highway. Going to upgrade to stage 3 jetting.
"If you wreck this bike, guaranteed to kill somebody just impale them. Very cool."
Had me rollin haha
It will blow the doors off of a 110 CVO. It's not even close. My brother has the 114, still went down.
So torn, between this and the Roadstar 1600......VTX1800 is much faster, and actually pretty simple to sit on, but the Yamaha feels SO much more comfortable....and heavy, definitely can feel the weight. The VTX feels very light and manageable....almost like you're sitting Over the tank.....which would be VERY easy to adapt to...coming from sport bikes!
I’m a sportbike rider. And I can say the vtx is a good transfer bike to the cruiser world. Or better yet. Just own a sportbike and a vtx. Haha.
I owned one and it’s a beast. Sold it to my brother and he won’t give it up.
Honda vtx are awesome machines. And cheap to buy. Dream bikes.
Mine has 155,000 miles on it. still runs like a champ.
Wow
What?!?
@@MrKelly-ll1lx I've read of owners with over 175K
@@GrzegorzDurda Good morning and one! This will most likely be my first bike! Thank you for your reply! God bless 🛐✝️
@@MrKelly-ll1lx Thank you and Likewise Sir!
I have a 2006 VTX 1800, it's my daily driver and I love her to death
+Srkcycles I love your videos. You make me want to buy from you. I'm hoping you'll have one of these on hand in the fall when I go shopping. I'm excited to make the trip down to you from Muncy, PA.
I have an 03 VTX1800 R it is my 2nd bike my first bike was a Vulcan nomad 1500 ( yea I started on big bikes lol) but I love the VTX the power and acceleration I picked mine up for 2800 guy wanted 3500 for it but he didn't know what he had honestly the rarity of these bikes alone makes them really worth something and the 1300 guys always get anxious when they see one lol
yup. got mine for 2500 .11k bikes not perfect but getting it straitened out brakes are the issues can go insanely fast but stopping yaaaaaa
6:15 HOLY SHIT IT PULLS
I'm in Australia and hold my breath every-time you guys turn into an intersection. I cant get used to the opposite side of the road
Got me the 2006 1800 Neo. I've owned many bikes but nothing as smooth and powerful. Small tank but I plan my trips accordingly. V&H shotguns and power commander III. My friends with Harley's all laugh till we're sitting at a red light in 98° weather...
Best bike I have owned. Let a friend ride it and he wrecked it. Don't let friend's ride my bikes anymore.
0:16 is usually the first thing I ask a dealer when examining a bike.
It wont handle as well or have the top end revs and power, but down low, youd leave the FZ behind, until the FZ powerband hit. I love my 03 VTX1800C, fun to go full throttle from slow speeds, lol. I just got an 01 Concours 1000, so much lighter but not as much low speed fun.
10:43 "It's got pegs . . . you're more likely to drag floorboards on the ground." I disagree. I had pegs on my Yamaha Warrior and replaced them with Kuryakyn mini boards. I can lean the Warrior much farther over now. More comfortable, too.
Disclaimer: This opinion only applies to my experience with my Warrior and Kuryakyn mini boards. Your motorcycle and aftermarket floorboards may result in a different experience. ;-)
dfhowes gotta throw that disclaimer in there before some know it all bitches, “nu uh! My bike...”. 😂
Wait: you're wearing Crocs?
Now on my 3rd vtx1800, shall keep this one love folding the pegs up on corners, lol
Recently sold my guzzi to pay some bills but ive been eyeballing these 1800s. Hoping to have one by next week🤞
just bought an 02 with 11,ooo have a Harley 88 scares the hell outa me this thing is UNBELIEVABLE!
I love my 2002 VTX 1800C, had it since 2002! its funny i am watching you ride and i was thinking, those look like PA roads..... lol and they are! im in Montco... I have to come out and check out your shop. would be a nice ride for me.
Just bought a '02 sight unseen. Beast of an engine. Pure Honda. Starts easy every time. Just like the Cub 50 i got to ride in '64 as 12yr old except 20 times the horsepower and 30 times the torque.
What is wrong with dragging the floor boards. When you ware down the drag guide just put a new one on. the Suzuki C50 T was great for that, Get on the twisty roads and let them drag. It increases how fast you can do them really twisty roads.
I have an 07 VTX 1800 F model.. the bike is a beast. Love it
This is my dream bike. Eff a Harley this thing is gorgeous and much more reliable and cheaper. I will own one soon.
I love my 2003 vtx 1800c, has 45,000 miles and will never part with it. Oh, I weigh 145 to 150 lbs. Top speed on speedometer is 150, I've had mine at 160 to 170 easy.
You really eclipsed the speedo?
Be careful
I have the exact same bike 2002 Vtx 1800cc C, i love it.
I already know what the most logical response to this, but I'm just getting into motorcycles and i want to get this as my beginner bike.
John Smith go for it. I basically learned to ride on a cbr1000. If you want to learn to push the limits start smaller it will be more fun if you’re comfortable
This bike is now in st Lucia! And it’s a beauty. I’m going to buy it
I just bought my first bike which is a 1300C, and while I feel like it's enough bike, I've taken selfies with it, and I think I'm technically too big for it. So, I've been wondering about my next big cruiser. Maybe an 1800F...
i have a 2008 and i love it ride safe
my must Have NEXT BIKE !!!! great review video
Beautiful country roads. I wish we had them out here.
I got a 06 1800. Sick bike. What kind of mic/cam setup do you have? Your voice is super clear
and my 1800 has a hypercharger and a power commander! its crazy
Vtx1800c 2003 .полёт нормальный. Особенно на 98 бензине.
This or the yamaha xv1700 warrior?
I just found one with 17,XXX miles for just under $5,000...should I buy it???
Yeah sure why not
Yup. Buy it.
Getting one tomorrow. 2003 vtx 1800 with 13k miles for 3200!
@@kokobeatz7222 You're gonna love that monster machine. 😁
I got mine June 1st 2019 its a 2002 vtx 1800 S had 48,000 miles on it no trouble so far it's great looks almost new was very well taken care of a one owner bike was garaged never been laid down he was asking 3 grand for it I offered 2 gs he took it . I love the bike I plan on years of trouble free riding
When you said the honda felt easier to shift, I felt that in my soul.
Hey, I have a question... in you're opinion, what would you buy, a vtx1800 or triumph thunderbird Lt. I'm trying to sell my old 1200 sporty and want to move into the cruiser category, I'm 6'2", you seem like a tall guy, yet speak fondly of both.
Thanks for all your videos, I like the zero to sixty test. I like the ones where you edit the timer in corner of the screen... just my 2 cents. Thanks again.
Nice channel and reviews Sir. In other videos you did say that well Maintained it would outlive it owners 🙂 so I would like to know is there any HD model of similar type that would be as reliable as vtx1800 and I am not about brand new ones? Also so Good lookong. I though of HD heritage 2005 before vtx 1800 but sound like Honda is cheaper to maintaine.
What would you prefer this vtx 1800 or kawasaki meanstreak 1500 ????
got to have that bike. 1800
$4400? :D My god I wish I lived in the US. They sell for ~10-13k € in Finland, thanks to the monster taxes. And on top of that there's like 4-6 months in the year when you can actually drive a bike...
I have had this same bike "02" model for 12 years I love it! But please tell me you know what hiway pegs you got on that thing!! I don't have a crash bar on mine just like the one your riding and I have pretty much given up trying to find a set! Another person sent me to kuryakon but all I found on there was the flip outs they only give an extra a couple inches. I'm 6' 4" please message a link!! Thank you!!!
"It's got a big wide seat for the mrs." Just like hers. lol
The 1300 is plenty enough power, the 1300 is fast as hell, couldn’t even imagine how the 1800 is
My 1800 never fails to astonish me with the power. The 1300 sounds way better tho. Single pin crank is why. Surprisingly the 1800 is only 50 lbs heavier than the 1300.
These bikes are nearly identical in the top end. This is all torque baby. V-twins are all torque. From small to big, they go from a little to a lot of torque.
It's smooth and nimble at 45 mph...but how is it at drive way speed?
Driveable. I'm fairly certain it's not quite as nimble as a Rebel, but I have no issue floating on mine if I need to. But who wants to ride this thing slowly?
well the autobahn would like what the hell was that it HAULS
im about to buy one for 4k. what a dream price
No gloves and crocs 😢
Come on man , you know better.
Anyway
I love your videos
My dream bike! Some day…….
I'm 5 8 and 140lbs. Is this a hard bike to keep up when stopped? Need an opinion
Your other vid brought me here. Now I'm a beginner. What would you recommend for a starting tall guy.
A honda shadow 750 man. Thats what i started out with and im a fat 6' 3" dude
I used for a little under a year and It worked perfectly man. After that i moved up to a 1300, now I'm looking to get myself this 1800 for my birthday. I want some power lmao
Vulcan 900
Hi. I have a request. I like your video's, especially the ones about vtx1800. I would love to listen to an ASMR recording of a crusing without talk and windy noise, and listen to when I can't sleep. About 15 minutes long would be perfect. Is that something you can do?
Wtf..
been considering a change from my 09 fz1. how do you think this would compare as an alternative?
I have an 02 FZ1 and it's sporty fast but my 06 VTX rides like a caddy.
@@jamesblevins7115 but what if you could only have one?
my dad has the cobra USA red rider custom and the bast is a vtx18000c
For beginners is this ok? I want this bike, but if i can't learn on a VTX 1800 I'll get the aero shadow and bump up some day. I'm a skinny bike road cyclist so I know how to balance n stuff, but I don't drive motorcycles at all and want to start so I can bike on the highway and not get tired.
Absolutely NOT, The VTX 1800 is NOT a beginners bike by any stretch of the imagination. Get yourself a honda vlx 600 for a beginner bike.
I would like to buy a VTX 1800 C
Been loving mine for 3 years. 2003 25K. Really hoping to get a newer one next year. Maybe an 07-08? Or did they make them in 08?
Definitely made them in 08, just bought one myself!
Love the VTX 1800.. Awesome
No words of wisdom on this test ride???
1800c, cast aluminum wheels
Would it be totally crazy to get a VTX 1800 as my first bike? I'm not into tricks and games but I do appreciate power, I love these bikes (power- and price wise), also I'm 6' 4" so I think it would suit me just fine. Perhaps with somewhat higher learning curve
+Sean Kerr In my youth (14-18), yes. Nothing since. Okay I'll consider the 1300 then, I have to understand that the "bigger is always better" approach does not always apply to everything :) Thanks for your advice and awesome videos!
+Sean Kerr You're absolutely right, thanks again for the advice
incase your still looking the vtx 1300 is a great bike for bigger people to start off in my opinion since im 6'2 around 300 but its not baby fat either. theres a few big differences 1st is the 1300 is a single pin motor instead of dual like the 1800 which most people will say sounds better and not so much like a lawn mower, 2nd is that its carbed so its a bit more forgiving as well starting out. its got plenty of power to get you going and keep a smile on your face. i wouldnt be afraid to take it on a long trip either. something id look into tho after getting one is a more comfortable seat
I have a question. I've never drove a bike before so I was thinking starting off with a Honda Shadow 750 and later move on to a bigger bike like... well exactly this one. However, i'm 235 at 5'8'' and was wondering if the 750 would be enough?
i started on a shadow 750, second bike being the shadow 750 ace. perfect for city riding IMO. only time i wish i had a bigger one is when rockets are in the group.
While shopping for a used Muscle Cruiser, I narrowed my choices down to the VTX 1800, The Yamaha Warrior 1700, and the Suzuki M109. After riding a few of all three, I bought a 2006 Warrior and LOVE IT. If you are looking at this bike, keep your options open and go ride a Warrior!
I've owned my 2005 Warrior for about 5 years now and I love it. It's my daily commuter and weekend drag racer (at the strip, never on the street!). I just came across a 2007 VTX1800 with less than 5500 miles for less than $3000. For once, I actually had the finances to cash in on a good deal so I bought it. I had no intention of buying another motorcycle so my original plan was to flip it. But after riding it for a bit, I decided to keep it.
While both are cruiser bikes they are very different. The VTX has a larger motor (1795 vs 1670), higher compression (9:1 vs 8.3:1) and produces more HP and torque (107 HP, 120 ft-lb vs 84 HP, 99.5 ft-lb). The VTX has a larger fuel capacity (5.3 gal vs 4 gal)* and weighs more (804 lbs wet vs 658 lbs wet). Shaft drive and water cooled vs the Warrior's belt drive and air cooled. Both have 5 speed transmissions and are fuel injected.
I've only ridden the VTX a few times so far but here's what I've noted. It's more comfortable but doesn't corner as well. That's not to say the VTX handles bad, not at all. The Warrior has been lowered and even then it takes a lot more to scrape pavement than the VTX. So it's just something I have to adjust to. And I can definitely tell the 150 lb weight difference in the parking lot and slow turns. But even with the weight difference I can tell the VTX is faster. I plan on taking it to the strip next season and see just how much faster. And while the VTX is a great looking bike, IMO the Warrior looks more bad assed. It'll be nice next summer to be able to choose between the bikes, depending on my riding mood.
*I found out the hard way that the VTX low fuel indicator doesn't work (apparently it's a common problem). The first time I found out was at the end of my shift. I had to push that heavy-assed bike across our huge dirt parking lot, across a busy four lane and up a slight hill to get to the gas station. I've since then ran out of gas two more times (I know, I know, I'm a dumbass :-P ). New bike, give me a break.
@@dfhowes dude use your odometer for your fuel range I never trust the warning light
@@randylarocque1694 Thanks Randy. But perhaps I didn't specify the problem adequately. The low fuel light on the VTX flat out doesn't light up when it's low on fuel. And being as it's a new-to-me bike, I have no idea many miles I can ride before it's empty. But I'm going to find out, believe me! I don't want to be pushing that 800 lb bike again!
@@dfhowes My worst similar case scenario was i had a dead battery and jumped the bike. Figured I'd ride it to the station and it will recharge and ill get some gas. Had to stop the bike to use the key to open the tank, filled up nice and heavy and then went to start i and it was dead lol. Pushing a bike upto jogging speed then jumping on it to kick start it was no fun. Several times too. I almost sh$t my pants with the effort.
Does anyone know what highway pegs these are?
How do you not know it's shaft driven?
What route is this? Looks nice!
What an insane machine....But I like it!!😎
Parabens sua moto e linda e super motoca 😍😍
How do I buy this 18 00 from you guys
Do 2 and 1 pipes gives more power than dual exhaust?
I’ve heard they do, don’t know about them to much other than that.
I don't see going from a Vulcan 900 to this as being an issue do you?
its a rocket literally
How is this bike compared to the S83? I'm looking to upgrade any suggestions?
+ACE YEN better in every way. Bigger badder faster and not old
Srkcycles Thanks for the reply! I went to look at one today but it was listed at 4,700 I was hoping for a straight $4000 out the door hopefully they come down. Love your videos keep them coming!
fuel injected?
Yep!
oh hell yes
How's that compare to the Triumph 1700 for power?
put my fat girl on the back headed up the hill was like she wasn't there torque from hell
Yeah Harley Davidson sued Honda over this bike because it was better than the Harley.
I have this bike.
1300 riders always say "it has more than enough power". I just say obviously you've never riden an 1800 then.
Same bike my grandpa has but his is a 2004 not custom
Honda build the best engines you can't fault them
I love mine. 2002 1800c