CB 1300 S

2019 Honda CB 1300 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2019 Honda CB 1300 S features a 1284.1 cc (78.4 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. 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 6,000 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 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 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 1,510 mm (59.4 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.