[jsurfer]

I have had a super sport bike for 4 years. It has come to the point where my wife would like to ride with me. The Dealer has a NEW 2004 vtx 1300c silver, and asking $8400 Total out the door with taxes licence and all. He also has the same bike but 2005 for $8900. Any suggestions/comments on if there is any differences in the two years, and any recommendations other than this bike? I don't want the 1800 because of the size and weight. Does the 1300 have plenty of power?? Thanks for your help and reply.

jsurfer

 

[chazb458]

Buy the largest you are comfortable with. That being said, I have a 1300r and it has pleanty of power for my girlfriend and I to ride anywhere we want to go. I weigh about 270 and she's about 130. By myself I cruise at 80-90 on the open highway and still have pleanty of passing power. I do wish I got the 1800 but wasn't sure I could handle the size. No regrets with this purchase, but the next one will be larger.

 

[blkxride]

The 1300 has plenty of power for two up riding. As far as the price difference, if both bikes are brand new, that's kind of a toss up. If you are planning on keeping the bike for a long time then buying the 04 you'll have $500 to spend on some extras and the year difference won't matter so much. If you will only keep it a year or so then probably the 05 makes more sense. Just remember that's just MHO.

 

[JohnNC]

1300 Has enough power

The 1300 is powerful enough for 2-up touring. If you want to go fast, it's reasonably quick. Bigger is always faster, regarding the 1800. The 1800 has a higher center of gravity with those big cylinders and costs way more.

The 1300 has a great balance and feel, perfect for 1 and 2-up riding, IMHO.

 

[jsurfer]

Thanks for all of your help and opionions, I just went and got the 04 and rode it home! Man it rides great! Plenty of power too! Now I have some extra cash to put on some pipes!