Naked Motorcycles
2012Honda CB 1300
36 fields on record
The 2012 Honda CB 1300 is a big, muscular naked bike, a long-running favourite in Japan. Its liquid-cooled 1,284cc inline four makes 114 hp and 117 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and chain, with ABS standard. A 790 mm seat, 230 kg dry weight and 21-litre tank suit commuting and touring.
- Capacity
- 1284.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 230.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 114.0 HP (83.8 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built as a big, muscular naked roadster for confident sport-touring and long-distance road riding rather than outright track performance.
- Built for
- The CB1300 delivers smooth, effortless in-line-four power and a relaxed, planted, old-school Honda feel geared toward mile-munching stability.
- Not ideal for
- It's not the right choice for new riders, off-road enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a light, flickable machine for tight city lane-splitting.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usEngine
- Capacity
- 1284.0 ccm
- Power
- 114.0 HP (83.8 kW)
- Torque
- 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4957 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 78.0 x 67.2 mm
- Compression
- 9.6:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multidisk
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1515 mm
- Overall length
- 2220 mm
- Overall width
- 790 mm
- Overall height
- 1120 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 230.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 21.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 133 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 43 mm cartridge-type telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping, 109 mm axle travel
- Rear suspension
- Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload and rebound damping, 116 mm axle travel
- Front wheel travel
- 43 mm
- Trail
- 99 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 256 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-17
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2006 | 2009 | 2012 | 2013 | 2016 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1284 cc | 1284 cc | 1284 cc | 1284 cc | 1284 cc | 1284 cc |
| Dry weight | 224 kg | 230 kg | 230 kg | 230 kg | 230 kg | 224 kg |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda CB 1300?
The 2012 Honda CB 1300 has a Capacity of 1284.0 ccm (78.35 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CB 1300 have?
The 2012 Honda CB 1300 has a Power of 114.0 HP (83.8 kW).
How many gears does the Honda CB 1300 have?
The 2012 Honda CB 1300 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda CB 1300?
The 2012 Honda CB 1300 has a Torque of 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs).
How much does the Honda CB 1300 weigh?
The 2012 Honda CB 1300 has a Dry weight of 230.0 kg (507.1 pounds).
Shop this bike
Affiliate linksWe may earn a commission from qualifying eBay or Amazon purchases made through these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Please log in or register if you'd like to leave a comment.
Own one? Add it to My Garage and write an owner review with an Owner badge.