ST1300 Pan-European

2012 Honda ST1300 Pan-European Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 2012 Honda ST1300 Pan-European features a 1261 cc (77 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 117 HP (85.4 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 92.8 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 ST1300 Pan-European measures 283 kg (624 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.42 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 1,500 mm (59.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 29.14-liter (7.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2011 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.