For those seeking long-distance comfort along with exemplary
engine performance and superior handling, Honda presents the ST1300, a Sport
Touring motorcycle which earns high marks from riders all around the globe.
The levels of performance encountered on the Honda ST1300,
also known as the Pan European, move the touring experience to the highest
point on any graphics while comfort and control where top priority when
designing this touring machine.
Being one of the few works of art in the touring world, Honda’s famed ST1300
covers great distances while still providing the supreme combination of
exhilarating performance, responsive behavior and limousine-worthy comfort.
Introducing stylish, aerodynamic bodywork elegantly integrating loads of
carrying capacity while its unique three-step height-adjustable rider seat
and push-button adjustable windscreen are present to make sure that any kind
of rider can be accommodated in complete comfort and satisfaction given by
the proper wind protection offered.
Completing the definition of sport touring, the ST1300 with its exceptional
comfort features, carries its rider and passenger with their full load while
still managing to provide rider confidence and positive feedback mile after
mile.
As the miles gather up and confidence reaches great levels, the rider can
use the high-powered fuel-injected V4 engine, advanced aluminum twin-spar
frame, high-performance sports suspension and the linked braking system in
order to really extract satisfaction and quickly pump adrenaline through his
motorcyclist body.
The ST1300 is a true confidence provider and lets the true impression of an
extremely capable touring bike, providing exceptional performance and sharp
handling. The Pan European is all original, from its unique engine
configuration to its strong chassis, bodywork and integrated panniers,
everything on this bike is designed to function like a dream without the
waking up part because reliability is one of its best qualities.
Honda made sure that their new creation would be a real torque producer
while still revving like a sport bike by creating the 1261cc V4 and
positioning it in line with the frame. The frame itself is and all-aluminum
twin-spar construction while the all-aluminum swingarm completes the overall
package and offers plush ride.
Comfort is obtained through the ideal seat and windscreen combination. With
the push of a button, you can raise or lower the windshield and adjust the
degree of tilt over 13 degrees. The comfy, supportive seat features three
height settings as well as three fore-and-aft positions.
I really enjoyed the protection offered by the roomy cockpit given by the
ST1300’s full-coverage which protected my body from the elements so once I
got off the bike, I found myself looking forward for a next ride with this
wonderful machine that actually made me feel like an executive and two
wheels.
Overall, the package offered by Honda is absolutely
outstanding. I have encountered a strongly developed motorcycle featuring
impressive exterior design matched only by comfort, handling and
performance.
I haven’t been riding like I did on the Honda for pretty a long time and I
have to say that my excitement was completely justified and the reward
measured more than I expected. The ideal touring machine and the definition
of comfort have now a new name: Honda ST1300.
New for 2008
-Available in Candy Dark Red
Unique Features
-Powerful, liquid-cooled 1261cc longitudinally mounted V-4 engine delivers
effortless acceleration and passing power.
-Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI).
-Aluminum frame combines optimal rigidity and tuned flex to produce
excellent handling, superb riding comfort and wonderful road feel.
-Linked Braking System (LBS).
-Touring features include full-coverage bodywork, three-way adjustable
rider’s seat and two large 35-liter detachable saddlebags. Another feature
includes a push button, motor-driven windscreen that adjusts to alter height
and angle.
Engine/Drivetrain
-Compact, powerful 1261cc DOHC 90-degree V-4 engine with an
oversquare bore and stroke of 78mm x 66mm and longitudinal engine-mounting
improves power flow and drivetrain efficiency.
-The ST1300’s low center of gravity contributes to enhance low-speed
handling. The 360-degree crank contributes to a very broad powerband. Two
engine counterbalancers virtually eliminate primary and secondary vibration.
Both gear-driven counterbalancer shafts are installed in the lower crankcase
to the left side of the crankshaft. The first shaft is driven directly by
the crankshaft at a 2:1 ratio. The second shaft is positioned below the
first and is driven in the opposite direction by the first balancer shaft’s
drive gear. The combination of these two balancers ensures a supremely
comfortable ride for long-distance touring.
-Direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation system ensures high-rpm durability
and allows 16,000-mile valve-maintenance intervals.
-Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI).
-Electronic control unit (ECU) closed-loop emissions system utilizes two
oxygen sensors to constantly deliver a precise air/fuel mixture, while two
exhaust catalyzers further reduce emissions.
-Four-into-two stainless-steel exhaust system features a pair of attractive,
triangular-section 5.4-liter mufflers with stainless-steel head shields.
–High-output, air-cooled, 660-watt alternator is located between the
cylinder banks, contributing to a shorter and more compact engine design.
-U-shaped aluminum radiator has excellent cooling efficiency, and a
ring-type fan draws air through the radiator at low speeds to ensure stable
operating temperatures for consistent performance and long engine life.
-Quiet and reliable shaft-drive system is virtually maintenance-free.
Chassis/Suspension
-Aluminum frame features a massive steering head casting and
triple-box-section spars. The V-4 engine serves as a tuned, stressed frame
member. The solid engine-mounting system utilizes specially designed hangers
and carefully matched mounting bolts to provide both excellent road feel and
minimal engine vibration.
-Lightweight, aluminum swingarm is carefully matched to the frame to provide
an ideal balance of rigidity and tuned flex for optimal handling.
-Rigid, aluminum upper triple-clamps and a 45mm Honda Multi-Action System
(HMAS) cartridge front fork provide excellent suspension control in a wide
range of riding conditions.
-The rear suspension incorporates a single shock, which mounts directly on
the swingarm. The shock offers 1.2 inches of spring preload adjustability.
-Linked Braking System (LBS).
-The ST1300’s 310mm stainless-steel, floating front-brake discs feature
lightweight seven-spoke inner rotors, and a 316mm rear rotor saves another
10.5 ounces, further reducing unsprung weight.
-Silver wheels are three-spoke U-section cast-aluminum. The 5.0-inch-wide
rear sports a large, low profile 170/60ZR-17 radial tire. The 3.5-inch-wide
front wheel carries a 120/70ZR-18 radial tire.
Additional Features
-Three-position rider’s seat provides an adjustment range of
1.2 inches vertically and 1.0 inch horizontally. From the forward and lowest
position, the seat can be moved up 0.6 inches and back approximately 0.5
inches to the middle position, and again by the same amount to the highest
rear position.
-A motor-driven adjustable windscreen offers 7.4 inches and 13 degrees of
adjustability for greater wind protection and touring comfort. A
thumb-operated pushbutton on the left handlebar operates the windscreen
motor. An additional 2.3 inches of manual adjustment is possible by
repositioning the windscreen on the mounting brackets.
-Integrated lockable and detachable saddlebags hold 35 liters each (large
enough for a full-face helmet). The saddlebags contain straps to limit bag
opening to 90 degrees to better secure the contents. The straps are easily
unbuckled when the bags are dismounted, permitting full access.
-Rugged, plastic-cover body-protector stays extend outward to protect the
bodywork in case of a tip-over.
-Dual-section fuel tank carries 5.5 gallons of fuel in the conventional tank
location with an additional 2.2 gallons located in a sub-tank located low in
the chassis. This results in exceptional fuel capacity with a low center of
gravity.
-Headlight features dual lenses with twin-filament H4 low/high beam bulbs
and multireflectors.
-A convenient push button located on the left side of the fairing
electrically adjusts the headlight height over a 2.5-degree range.
-Roomy cockpit and ergonomically designed dual-density seat offers true
long-haul comfort.
-Attractive, lightweight two-piece aluminum handlebars.
-A locking left-side fairing pocket offers the carrying capacity of an
automobile console; a weather-resistant vinyl lid covers the right-side
pocket.
-Breakaway rear-view mirrors minimize damage in the event of a tip-over.
-Padded passenger grabrails.
-Convenient centerstand assist-lever folds neatly away when not in use.
-Integrated front and rear turn signals.
-Integrated ignition switch/fork lock. A single ignition key operates all
locks.
-Transferable three-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended
coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
-Purchase of a new, previously unregistered Honda USA-certified unit by an
individual retail user in the United States qualifies the owner for a
one-year complimentary membership in the Honda Rider’s Club of America
(HRCA).
Available Honda Genuine Accessories
-Touring Accessories: Removable Saddlebag Linear Set, Saddlebag Scuff-Pad
Set, Knee-pad Set, Mirror Air-Deflector Set, Fairing Air-Deflector Set, and
Tank Pad.
-Additional Accessories: 12-volt DC Accessory Socket, Heated Grips, Cycle
Cover.
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