2008 Honda CB 1300 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Honda for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2008 Honda CB 1300 S pairs a 1284 cc (78.4 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 114 HP (83.2 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 117 Nm (86.3 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.8 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the CB 1300 S measures 236 kg (520 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.48 HP/kg (2.07 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,515 mm (59.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2006 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
88.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.48 HP/kg (2.07 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1284.0 ccm (78.35 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power114.0 HP (83.2 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
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