Applies to 1800c British Models bought in the United Kingdom
Technical Specifications
VTX (ED-type); 1800 C
Colours - Black Bloodstone Red Metallic
Engine Type - Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 6-valve SOHC 52° V-twin
Displacement - 1,795cm3
Bore x Stroke - 101 x 112mm
Compression Ratio - 9 : 1
Max. Power Output - 71kW/5,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque - 156Nm/3,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
Idling Speed - 800min-1
Oil Capacity - 4.5 litres
Fuel System;
Carburation - PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke Throttle Bore - 42mm
Aircleaner - Dry, cartridge-type paper filter
Fuel Tank Capacity - 17 litres (including 3-litre warning light reserve)
Electrical System;
Ignition System - Digital transistorised with electronic advance; two spark plugs per cylinder
Ignition Timing - 13° BTDC (idle) ~ 17° BTDC (800min-1)
Sparkplug Type - IFR6L11 (NGK); VK20PRZ11 (ND)
Starter - Electric
Battery Capacity - 12V/18AH
ACG Output - 400W
Headlights - 12V, 55W x 1 (low) / 60W x 1 (high)
Drivetrain;
Clutch - Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Clutch Operation - Hydraulic Transmission Type - 5-speed
Primary Reduction - 1.571 (55/35)
Gear Ratios - 1; 2.353 (40/17), 2; 1.333 (32/24), 3; 0.964 (27/28), 4; 0.813 (26/32), 5; 0.697 (23/33)
Final Reduction - 3.091 (34/11)
Final Drive - Enclosed shaft
Chassis;
Frame Type - Double-cradle; steel tube
Dimensions - (LxWxH) 2,455 x 930 x 1,125mm
Wheelbase - 1,715mm
Caster Angle - 32°
Trail - 146mm
Turning Radius - 3.4m
Seat Height - 695mm
Ground Clearance - 130mm
Dry Weight - 321kg
Kerb Weight - 348kg (F: 159kg; R: 189kg) Max.
Carrying Capacity - 197kg
Loaded Weight - 545kg (F: 202kg; R: 343kg)
Suspension:
Type - Front, 45mm inverted cartridge-type telescopic fork, 130mm axle travel
Rear - Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 100mm axle travel
Wheels:
Type - Front, Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Rear - Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Rim Size - Front, 18 x MT3.50
Rear - 16 x MT5.00
Tyre Size - Front, 130/70 R18 63H
Rear - 180/70 R16 77H
Tyre Pressure - Front, 225kPa
Rear - 225kPa (with passenger: 250kPa)
Brakes;
Front, 296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc, Combined 3-piston calipers and sintered metal pads
Rear - 316 x 7mm hydraulic disc with Combined dual-piston caliper and sintered metal pads
