2007 Honda
VTX1800R
MSRP $13,399
Thanks to Honda's innovative custom-building program available on all VTX1800s, the R-model takes retro custom styling to new extremes. Two styles of cast wheels available--satin-brushed or highly polished. Full-flowing, deeply valanced, classic retro-style front and rear steel fenders, wedge-shaped mirrors offer an aerodynamic look, and the flangeless 5.3-gallon fuel tank offers excellent cruising range.
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I wanted a cruiser. I shopped about first looking at an 05',1300 VTXc with pipes, mint overall, 4500 total miles. I rode it, 30 minutes or so. Frankly it seemed lame and noisy. The racket was way out of line with the preformance. To much noise not enough go fast feature. So I went back and ended up riding an 07', 1800 VTXr.
This bike had been set up by the dealer as a tour model by adding Hondaline shield, bags, backrest and a trick Mustang seat. I rode this for about 30 minutes. Frankly, I was sold in 2. Torque is the 1800's middle name. It is fun as heck to ride which is what cruisers are all about. It is very quiet, the twist grip exercise is converted into power, not noise.
This is a heavy bike for sure and proven not popular because of this. I ride a Gold Wing as a first bike so the bulk of the 1800 is not so formidible to me. I do admit when I make a 180 turn on divided hiway it is a very uncool "walkaround". But the hiway ride makes up for this. I really think this is a tour bike masquarading as a cruiser. It rides well at 80-85 with FEW vibrations, quiet grips and floorboards. It is a joy to ride.
I figured 300 miles overall mileage at 42 mpg. This was a serious attempt on my part to get high milage by staying out of the throtle and under the speed limit. Later I got 38mpg riding 70 - 80mph. I have a 280 mile highway ride upcoming and I expect a 36 - 38mpg average, not to bad for such a large motor / bike.
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THIS BIKE IS RELIABLE WITH MASIVE POWER,GREAT PERFORMANCE,AND GREAT LOOKS.ADD THE PRICE ,AND NOBODY ELSE CAN COME CLOSE.I WAS GOING TO PURCHASE MY FIRST HARLEY.A 2008 SOFT TAIL.THEY WANTED 24,000 WITH THE EXTRA'S IT HAD,EXTRA CHROME,SECURITY SYSTEM,ETC.I THEN WENT TO HONDA SAW AND BOUGHT THE VTX WHICH 400 MQRE CC'S WAY MORE CHROME ,STOCK,PLOOR BOARDS,STOCK BAGS ,STOCK,WINDSHIELD,BASICLY THE SAME BIKE ,AND WATER COOLED!I PAYED 13,000.I DON'T THINK I HAVE TO SAY ANYMORE. D.T. BAYVILLE,N.J.
