2004 Honda ST 1300 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Honda's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 2004 Honda ST 1300 relies on a 1261 cc (77 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 118 HP (86.1 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 117 Nm (86.3 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 93.6 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 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 ST 1300 measures 331 kg (730 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.36 HP/kg (2.81 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 1,491 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 29.14-liter (7.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.1 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 571 km (355 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 225 km/h (140 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2004 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
93.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.36 HP/kg (2.81 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~571 km (355 mi)
Engine
Displacement1261.0 ccm (76.95 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power118.0 HP (86.1 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression10.8:1
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 66.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchMulti plate wet
Performance
Top Speed225.0 km/h (139.8 mph)
Fuel Consumption5.10 litres/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.12 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases118.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium triple box
Rake26.0°
Trail98 mm (3.9 inches)
Front Suspension45.0mm HMAS cartridge fork.
Front Travel117 mm (4.6 inches)
Rear SuspensionHMAS gas-charged single shock with five-position spring-preload adjustability;
Rear Travel133 mm (5.2 inches)
Wheelbase1491 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR18
Rear Tyre170/60-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. 3-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
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Weight
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Transmission
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