Positioned in Honda's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Honda CB 1300 pairs a 124.1 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled engine 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 918.5 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 placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the CB 1300 measures 224 kg (494 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.51 HP/kg (1.97 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 mm (0 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. 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
918.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.51 HP/kg (1.97 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement124.10 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power113.98 HP (83.2 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque117.00 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression9.6:1
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 67.2 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain
ClutchMultidisk
Chassis
Trail99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1,510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesDouble disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight224.0 kg (493.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.5088 HP/kg
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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