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Title: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: texastoast on December 15, 2009, 05:50:05 PM
The 1300 does not have fuel injection. How is throttle response in first and second gear? How does the clutch feel?
 On the other hand the 1800 does have fuel injection. How does throttle response compair between these. Does the clutch feel the same. I know the 1300 turns better and handles better at low speeds and does feel lighter.
 Trying to deceide which is best for me. I wont be going on the long rides. but I will need something for a day ride. Do most of you find that you need to change
 your seat?

 TT :good:
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: xcaliber on December 15, 2009, 06:54:15 PM
All stock seats suck.
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: Railroader on December 15, 2009, 07:34:20 PM
The new 1300's are fuel injected...although not branded "VTX" they may as well be.
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: ViciousNoob on December 15, 2009, 10:07:45 PM
Cue the "1300 is a baby bike, get the 1800 man bike" comments in...

Three....

Two....

One...


(I have a 1300 and love it, by the way, and I am 6'3", 270lbs. And +1 on the stock seat sucking. I have a Corbin Young Guns on mine....)
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: Lucky on December 16, 2009, 09:33:42 AM
I have a 1300 but frequently ride my son's 1800.  If I had a choice I would go on and go with an 1800.  They both are great bikes, but I like the more powerful 1800 and also it rides smoother in my opinion.  My 1300 has more vibration at higher rpms.
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: matap on December 16, 2009, 11:10:14 AM
1800 forever.
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: DEMON on December 16, 2009, 11:14:37 AM
get a Harley!!!!     :ohwow:
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: Gumbo on December 16, 2009, 11:58:34 AM
I have a 1300 but frequently ride my son's 1800.  If I had a choice I would go on and go with an 1800.  They both are great bikes, but I like the more powerful 1800 and also it rides smoother in my opinion.  My 1300 has more vibration at higher rpms.

Any your complaining about vibration at higher rpms ??? My wife won't ride because it doesn't have enough vibration  :t :t :stickpoke:
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: Luckys Lover on December 16, 2009, 12:20:06 PM
I have a 1300 but frequently ride my son's 1800.  If I had a choice I would go on and go with an 1800.  They both are great bikes, but I like the more powerful 1800 and also it rides smoother in my opinion.  My 1300 has more vibration at higher rpms.

Any your complaining about vibration at higher rpms ??? My wife won't ride because it doesn't have enough vibration  :t :t :stickpoke:

At your age, I didn't think you could do higher rpms.   :t :couch:  ;D ;D
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: larry_357 on December 16, 2009, 12:26:14 PM
 He has help  :rofl:
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: Lucky on December 16, 2009, 12:31:35 PM
I have a 1300 but frequently ride my son's 1800.  If I had a choice I would go on and go with an 1800.  They both are great bikes, but I like the more powerful 1800 and also it rides smoother in my opinion.  My 1300 has more vibration at higher rpms.

Any your complaining about vibration at higher rpms ??? My wife won't ride because it doesn't have enough vibration  :t :t :stickpoke:

You should check out my license plate cover the next time you see me, it says "My second favorite ride"  :thumbup:
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: Gumbo on December 16, 2009, 01:36:19 PM
I have a 1300 but frequently ride my son's 1800.  If I had a choice I would go on and go with an 1800.  They both are great bikes, but I like the more powerful 1800 and also it rides smoother in my opinion.  My 1300 has more vibration at higher rpms.

Any your complaining about vibration at higher rpms ??? My wife won't ride because it doesn't have enough vibration  :t :t :stickpoke:

At your age, I didn't think you could do higher rpms.   :t :couch:  ;D ;D

Never but never let age Influence your ideas  :what: -- I can do high and higher RPM  :ohwow:  :what:
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: hangman on December 16, 2009, 01:49:39 PM
Guess I shouldn't play around with buttons - but at least I know what that X does now.  Too much BS to repeat it all from memory - long and short - I have really enjoyed my 1800 and have had no problems handling it - high or low speeds. 

The stock seat does need some attention.  First thing I changed. 
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: wwaggett on December 16, 2009, 02:03:19 PM
I have both. I like the 1800 better than the 1300 for the same reasons the others were saying and yes, the stock seats suck... I went with the Ultimate Big Boy seat and it is great.  Warren
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: xcaliber on December 16, 2009, 03:09:59 PM
old addage, " No replacement for displacement"  1800 oh yeah
Title: Re: VTX 1300 vs. VTX 1800
Post by: hdlongrod on December 16, 2009, 03:44:08 PM
1800! They are both cool bikes so you won't loose either way. But if you get the 1800 you'll never ask yourself "what if".  Oh yeah, Danny Gray solo seat will be here next week..... nuf said.  :c
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