CB 1300 Super Four

2003 Honda CB 1300 Super Four Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's naked motorcycle platform, the 2003 Honda CB 1300 Super Four utilizes a 1284 cc (78.4 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 114 HP (83.2 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 136 Nm (100.3 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 Super Four measures 246 kg (542 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.16 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 paired with a rated consumption of 6.21 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 338 km (210 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 232 km/h (144 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2002 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.