Engineered by Honda for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 2012 Honda ST1300 ABS utilizes a 1261 cc (77 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 78.0 x 66.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches) with a 10.8:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the ST1300 ABS measures 331.1 kg (730 lbs) wet (curb). 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 6.72 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 434 km (270 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2011 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~434 km (270 mi)
Engine
Displacement1261.0 ccm (76.95 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Compression10.8:1
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 66.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, four-36mm throttle bodies, 8 holes per injector
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital with 3-D mapping and electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption6.72 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases155.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsMeets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Chassis
Rake26.0°
Trail98 mm (3.9 inches)
Front Suspension45mm HMAS cartridge fork
Front Travel117 mm (4.6 inches)
Rear SuspensionHMAS gas-charged single shock with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Rear Travel122 mm (4.8 inches)
Wheelbase1491 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR18
Rear Tyre170/60-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. CBS three-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. CBS three-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Ø316 mm (12.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.331.1 kg (730.0 pounds)
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity29.14 litres (7.70 US gallons)
Other
Color OptionsBlack
WarrantyThree Years. Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
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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
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
