2011 Honda CB1300 Super Touring Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2011 Honda CB1300 Super Touring sport touring motorcycle, Honda 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 97.9 HP (71.5 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 113 Nm (83.3 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 76.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 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 CB1300 Super Touring measures 284 kg (626 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.9 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 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 3.92 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 536 km (333 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2011 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
76.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.34 HP/kg (2.9 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–7,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~536 km (333 mi)
Engine
Displacement1284.0 ccm (78.35 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power97.9 HP (71.5 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque113.0 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.3 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
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)
LubricationBy pump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-plate coil spring
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.92 litres/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases90.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Rake25.0°
Trail99 mm (3.9 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwing arm
Wheelbase1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight284.0 kg (626.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.3447 HP/kg
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.