Comments on: Honda VTX 1800 – The biggest V-twin I’ve ever ridden.

By: David Packer

David Packer — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:18:30 +0000

Thanks everyone !

By: Terry of Chattanooga

Terry of Chattanooga — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:38:09 +0000

I went from the 1100 to the 1800 and no way would I go back to a smaller bike like the 1300. The 1800 is easier and safer to ride than the smaller one. Do not hesitate, get the 1800, it will take you all of about 1 minute to get used to it.

By: Scott in Canada

Scott in Canada — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:48:37 +0000

Hey guys, glad to read all of the comments on the big VTX 1800. I have an ‘05 1800S and LOVE IT! Some questions have been coming up regarding “is this bike too big for me?” Hopefully I can add some insight. I have taught Advanced motorcycle courses in the past where we used the big heavy HD Electraglides (they weighed 865 lbs curb weight). I can say it is not the size and weight of the of the 1800’s (approx.750 lbs curb weight) but whether or not you can sit on the seat and put your feet flat on the ground both sides with the bike upright. I have found that the balance of the VTX 1800 is excellent and it’s slow speed maneuvering is easy…in fact ….I have ridden the smaller 750’s and 900’s etc and I think it is actually an easier bike to ride because of its weight and size. Does the bike have a lot of power?….Well I think the previous comments have made that clear…but it is extremely manageable power that is very easily controlled. My brother-in-law had a Shadow 750 and bought his VTX 1800 on a great deal with the thought of resale to make a little bit of money…….he sold his 750 instead. My recommendation to those wondering if they should or shouldn’t…..buy it….you certainly won’t regret it! You’ll LOVE IT! Ride safe everybody. Live to ride and ride to live!

By: Mark Clement

Mark Clement — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:37:56 +0000

Hey SloMo,
are you gonna add one of those huge fairings with the stereo, hard saddlebags and a matching trunk?
Ive got leather saddlebags and a luggage rack I wouldn’t mind upgrading to matching hardbags and trunk. But it’s more than I want to spend for now.
By the time I paid for upgrades, I’m almost into what it would cost for the Suzuki M109T with my 1800 for a trade. The Suzuki is even more powerful than the 1800, by 30+ ponies at least. Has excellent reviews. Ya ought to take a look at it and see if it makes more sense to go that route.
I nearly bought the M109, but I liked the 1800’s looks better, and I found a used 1 at a great price, from somebody upgrading to a GoldWing.
Anyway, just a thought/ friendly suggestion from the peanut gallery.
Ride Safe
Mark

By: SloMoShun

SloMoShun — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:47:14 +0000

I was just reading some of the posts. I have the 1800 it was a give from my wife who bought it for since I had never owned a new vehicle and she got tired of me sighing everytime a Motorcycle went by… The last bike I rode was a Suzuki 750 something way back in 1989 {she bought me a 2006 VTX 1800R} and was surprised that the engine was bigger than her Camry’s. Now everytime we have good weather she beats me putting on the Helmet and taking the cover off. but lately she has been eyeballing those BigA$$ Goldwings, but I tell her this VTX can look like one of those allmost,but it’ll take some $$$ she just said this week do it now I’m off and running. the VTX 1800 has plenty of POWER I cant take those crotch rockets on curves but I WILL walk them down on a staight away