Cool-Motorcycles reviews Honda Sport Touring ST1300

It’s a Honda. And really, that’s All You’ll Ever Need to Know.

Building a motorcycle that’s part supersport performer and part long-distance tourer is no easy feat. Satisfying the rider who demands an impeccable combination of both can be even harder. Which is why for years serious sport-touring pilots have turned to one machine: Honda’s ST1300.

Inspired by our class-leading Gold Wing and CBRs, the ST1300 seamlessly pairs comfort—sleek, wind-cheating bodywork, huge, detachable saddlebags, an electronically adjustable windscreen—with a powerful V-4 engine and lightweight chassis delivering performance usually reserved for the sportbike set. Exactly the kind of class-leading machine you can count on from Honda.

Power, handling, all-day comfort—the Honda ST1300 has excelled at all three of these for years, delivering a sport-touring machine that’s second to none. Honda’s tireless pursuit of technological innovation is a huge reason why, and our pursuit of the perfect riding experience is never-ending. From the powerful 1261cc longitudinally mounted V-4 and tuned aluminum frame to the touring features and 7.7-gallon fuel tank that gives the ST its incomparable long-distance legs, this is a motorcycle that’s the best of its breed. This is a Honda.

1261CC V-4 Powerplant

Longitudinal engine mounting improves power flow and drivetrain efficiency, and two engine counterbalancers eliminate vibration for super-smooth long-distance touring. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) delivers precise air/fuel mixture in all conditions, while dual exhaust catalyzers reduce emissions.

Electronically Adjustable Windscreen

Push-button, electric-motor-driven windscreen can adjust over a wide range of height (7.4 inch) and angle (13 degrees). Raise it for maximum wind protection on the highway, lower it for optimal airflow in slower-going city traffic.

Twin-Spar Aluminum Frame

Aluminum frame combines optimal rigidity and tuned flex to produce excellent handling, with superb riding comfort and road feel. Lightweight, aluminum swingarm is carefully matched to the frame to provide an ideal balance of rigidity and tuned flex for optimal handling.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine

• Engine Type: 1261cc liquid-cooled longitudinally mounted 90° V-4
• Bore And Stroke: 78mm x 66mm
• Induction: PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, four-36mm throttle bodies, 8 holes per injector
• Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
• Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
• Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder

Drive Train

• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final Drive: Shaft

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

• Front Suspension: 45mm HMAS cartridge fork; 4.6 inches travel
• Rear Suspension: HMAS gas-charged single shock with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.8 inches travel
• Front Brake: Dual full-floating 310 mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers
• Rear Brake: Single 316mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper
• Front Tires: 120/70ZR-18
• Rear Tires: 170/60ZR-17

Dimensions

• Rake: 26.0° Caster Angle
• Trail: 98mm (3.9 inches)
• Wheelbase: 58.7 inches
• Seat Height: 31.1 inches (+/- 0.6 inches)
• Curb Weight: 719 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 7.7 gallons

Other

• Available Colors: Candy Dark Red
• Model Id: ST1300
• Note: Combined Braking System

Factory Warranty Information

• Three Years: Unlimited Mileage

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Cool-Motorcycles reviews Honda Sport Touring ST1300