Honda VTX1800

[sermn8ter]

Any thoughts on these bikes. I rode a 2003 Saturday and it handled like a dream. Lots of power, and it is probably one of the most comfortable bikes I have ever sat on. It had 4000 miles on it and I can get it for under 7000. Someone told me Honda flooded the market with these in '03 and that is why they are so cheap. The Honda dealership here has a new '03 for 8700, but the used one I has some good aftermarket stuff. Floorboards, pipes, seat, and custom grips make it worth more than the new to me.

[Parr8hed]

These bikes have held my interest for a while. Have never ridden one but they sit very comfotably on the showroom floor. I just have a hard time buying a Harley Clone. I think that they would smoke a Harley n every aspect like ride, quality for the money, speed, fit and finish. I just know that it is modeled to look similar to a Harley to get some of those dollars. Other than that I would like to own one.

[Ken Talbot]

I rode one a couple of years back when our local dealer had the demo fleet in town. To tell the truth, I thought the torque was pretty impressive, but I did not care at all for the feet-forward riding position. After about a half hour ride, I was glad to get back on Tsunami with my feet and legs more underneath me than stuck out in front. Granted, I rode the VTX the way it was when it came out of the trailer, so I might have had a better experience if I had a chance to tweak the handlebars, floorboard positions, etc. Guess some guys are cruiser riders, some are sport bike riders, and some like me prefer the good old standard ride.
YMMV....

[sermn8ter]

Riding position

I know what you mean about the riding position. The forward controls do take some getting used to after riding so long with your feet underneath you. The VTX I rode was so comfortable though. They could not have measured me and built one to fit me more. It still felt a little strange with the feet forward though. I rode a friends sportser a while back and I could never get used to that thing, but the VTX was sweet. I will probably wait until next year for the finances to be better, but I do intend to get one of them.

[Wayne]

The VTX from what i understand is a torque horse. But i am personally NOT a v-twin fan in any way.
(Twin cyl. engines belong on John-boats and riding lawnmowers)


Although I am now riding a Honda Valkyrie, which is a great bike, if I were to buy new, I much perfer this bike over the VTX. Its a v-four (and a Yamaha). both of which are better.

2006 Royal Star Tour Deluxe

[sermn8ter]

Checked it out

I was never much of a V-twin fan either until I rode this bike. It was really a very nice ride. I have looked at the V-4 Yamaha also, and I liked it too, but for the money I could actually get a lot more bike with the Honda right now. I am not going to be buying a new one until next spring so I have some time to look them all over and decide. I actually went to Yamaha's website and built a Road Star to see what it would cost me. It topped out pretty close to 15,000. I could get the VTX for under 10 grand right now, so that is a pretty big factor for me.

[Wayne]

I understand that for sure. Price is always a big consideration.
Good luck in your search.

Ride Safe