Honda’s First Factory Chopper
Destined for UK
14th July 2009
Big-inch V-twin Honda VT1300CX carries custom
cool to a new high
Honda (UK) Motorcycles has announced an exciting
and new V-twin custom model – the radical Honda
VT1300CX – to the UK for 2010.
 For
many years the chopper motorcycle has summed-up a
particular breed and passion of two-wheeled cool.
Many are home-built machines - some made to quite
basic specifications. But with the VT1300CX you can
have all the presence and pose of a chopper, but with
the reassurance of Honda’s enviable style and
build quality.
The VT1300CX is a whole new breed of cruiser, showing
Honda’s wild side and playing on the popular
chopper genre. The machine is powered by a 1312cc
52-degree fuel-injected V-twin found in the popular
VTX1300 machine, but featuring re-profiled camshafts
and a new exhaust system. The single-pin crank gives
the bike a unique sound which growls through the machine’s
twin stacked pipes. Meanwhile, the radiators for the
liquid-cooled machine are neatly tucked out of sight
for a more ‘traditional’ look. It also
boasts a new programmed fuel injection system, further
contributing to the impressively low fuel consumption
of 56.5mpg*.
For cruisers and choppers, style is king and the
head-turning looks, coupled with great attention to
detail of the VT1300CX, are a milestone. The overall
classic profile accentuates the whole chopper look.
This is thanks to the widely-raked front forks, the
small, high-set 12.8-litre fuel tank which sits behind
the single chrome headlight, down to the striking
nine-spoke front and seven spoke rear wheels. Dominating
the mid-section is the punchy V-twin motor, while
the slim front tyre is exaggerated by the fat and
wider rear tyre. The whole look is completed with
a ‘hard-tail’ look rear-end and an LED
tail-light.
The long, low chassis is lean with its stretched-out
wheel base and sleek lines, which cloak a single shock
rear suspension system with an aluminium swing arm
and adjustable rebound and preload adjustment. This
combination provides riding comfort that’s far
above the norm for a chopper.
The VT1300CX – with its great package of looks,
sound and feel – is effectively Honda’s
first factory-finished chopper and has the longest
wheelbase of any production Honda ever – a full
1805mm between both axles. But, despite this and its
radical looks, it’s still a Honda, which means
the ultimate in performance and poise as well as good
fuel economy, with fun and easy of riding and assured
handling.
For customers who want to add an individual touch
to their VT1300CX and make it even more unique, a
range of accessories will be available to include:
- A tubular chrome backrest and optional backrest
pad for pillion comfort
- A wide, low screen with chrome stars for protection
from the elements when cruising the streets
- Colour-matched front spoiler for increased custom
appearance
- Chrome-plated steel rear fender to complete the
solo-seat look
The VT1300CX will be available in two colours –
the striking glint blue wave metallic provides an
eye-catching option, while the graphite black accentuates
its extravagant styling. The price of this new model
will be announced later in the year.
For further information about any of Honda’s
great range of scooters, off-road machines or road
bikes, genuine parts, accessories, latest offers and
forthcoming events, visit your local dealer who can
be found using the ‘Dealer Search’ facility
within the motorcycles section of www.honda.co.uk
or by calling 0845 200 8000.
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