Built around Honda's naked motorcycle platform, the 2007 Honda CB 1300 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 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 measures 234 kg (516 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.49 HP/kg (2.05 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
0.49 HP/kg (2.05 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 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) @ 6000 RPM
Compression9.6:1
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 67.2 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
ExhaustEuro 2/u-Kat
Chassis
Front Suspensionteleskopgabel
Front Travel43 mm (1.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionRocker of 2 shock struts
Wheelbase1515 mm (59.6 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre180/55-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. with four-piston brake pliers, ABS
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. piston brake pliers, ABS
Rear Brake Ø256 mm (10.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight234.0 kg (515.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4871 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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Suspension
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Transmission
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