Built around Honda's sport motorcycle platform, the 2011 Honda CB1300SA features a 1284 cc (78.4 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 112.7 HP (82.2 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 116 Nm (85.6 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 87.8 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,750 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 CB1300SA measures 271 kg (597 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.4 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 supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2010 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
87.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.42 HP/kg (2.4 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,750 rpm
Standover Height
780 mm (30.7 in)
Engine
Displacement1284.0 ccm (78.35 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power112.7 HP (82.2 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque116.0 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.6 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression9.6:1
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 67.2 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate with coil springs
Chassis
Rake25.0°
Trail99 mm (3.9 inches)
Front SuspensionCartridge type telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound
Rear SuspensionDual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload
Wheelbase1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø256 mm (10.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.271.0 kg (597.5 pounds)
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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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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