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“Pan Europ” by its fans), which you probably know from that last time you were pulled over. Yes, it’s the same basic block that we see in the Honda ST1300 (a.k.a. I have to make special mention of the engine of the Honda CTX1300 because it’s so unusual. Very significant detuning from the ST1300 (losing 31 kW or 42 bhp) without much torque benefit.Unusual style that didn’t quite hit - shiny and cool looking, but without the bling and raw appeal of many other cruisers (for the mass market).Initially very high list price (MSRP US$17,499 for the Deluxe in 2014).A few of these discussed a lot on forums are There are a number of reasons why it didn’t last. Honda has also made many variations of the Gold Wing, like its Valkyrie cruisers and even a bagger variant, the F6B (which is an obvious competitor to the CTX1300).īut while Honda still makes the Gold Wing and even still produces the Honda Fury for the US, the CTX1300 didn’t strike a chord. Honda has of course had decades of experience with the Gold Wing, with legions of fans who are as devoted to that one model as others are devoted to entire brands. In terms of where it sits in Honda’s line-up, the CTX1300 is one of Honda’s attempts to make something for the cruiser or bagger market. Is it heavy? Is it fast? Is it fun to ride, or will I feel like a retired cop? It’s hard to tell how you’re going to feel until the first time you sit on one, and probably not until you’ve taken it for a spin.

There’s a lot about the CTX1300 that made me curious.

Like an ST1300, but with more of an emphasis on comfort than sportinessīut however you slice it, the Honda CTX1300 is, in summary, a fairly large, very comfortable, and extremely unique way of slicing up long distances.

Like a Gold Wing, but lighter, and with a different character to the engine.

Like a V-twin bagger, but a lot more “Honda” - Quieter, smoother, easy to handle, but with a lot less of the V-twin rumble that many like.

It’s a motorcycle that you could describe as any of the following: The Honda CTX1300 is, in a nutshell, a motorcycle that makes it obvious that definitions of bikes are flexible. What is the CTX1300? Is it a cruiser? A sports tourer? Or a bagger? Ref: Honda Overview: What Exactly Is the Honda CTX1300? Black Honda CTX1300 RHS view Standard in most markets, but in the US only with the Deluxe modelĬore specs of the Honda CTX1300. Quite heavy, but lighter than the 5th gen Gold Wing (417 kg / 919 lb for ABS version), and even lighter than the F6BĪudio + Bluetooth, Heated grips, Centerstand, Self-cancelling turn signals Modest peak power, reflecting the low redlineģ32 kg / 731 lb (Deluxe standard is slightly lighter)

DOHC, four valves per cylinderįive speed is common on cruisers. Here’s what you need to know about the CTX1300 without going into extreme detail. You can’t ride a spec sheet, but you can get a feel for whether a bike is for you or not! How the Honda CTX1300 makes power vs the ST1300.Core specs of the CTX1300 (the good and the bad).If you’re curious, you’re probably curious about the same things I was: And it didn’t do too well - Honda made it just for the 2014 model year before admitting “OK folks, maybe that one wasn’t quite right.”īut there’s something about the CTX1300 that may call to you. It’s one of the easy rebuttals to the statement that Honda makes boring bikes (see our list of unusual Honda motorcycles, including this one). The Honda CTX1300 is, on the face of it, an odd bike.

And you’d be one of the rare few able to say so! If so, then maybe the Honda CTX1300 is for you. “Also, I want a V4, but I don’t want a Multistrada or an older cruiser”.“But I don’t want to spend Gold Wing or Road King money”.“I want to be very comfortable for a long time”.The decision process in thinking about a CTX goes something like this: They have a weird combination of things, some of which I know I’ll end up with - like that tantalisingly neutral riding position, not too forward, not too kicked back… But since then I’ve always kept my eye on the big CTX. I first saw a CTX1300 by accident, just browsing one of the local dealers for fun (guilty!). Even if I don’t end up buying them, I remember them forever. They’re usually the bikes that have no direct parallel with other models. There are a few bikes I’ve had the pleasure of checking out that leave unforgettable impressions.