ST 1100 Pan-European ABS

1997 Honda ST 1100 Pan-European ABS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the touring motorcycle segment, the 1997 Honda ST 1100 Pan-European ABS relies on a 1084 cc (66.2 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) while maximum torque reaches 113 Nm (83.3 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 92.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the ST 1100 Pan-European ABS measures 298 kg (657 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.98 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1997 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.