Naked Motorcycles

2012Honda CB1300 Super Four

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The 2012 Honda CB1300 Super Four is a big, muscular naked bike popular in Japan. Its liquid-cooled 1,284cc inline four makes 99.2 hp at 7,000 rpm and 114 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and chain. A 780 mm seat, 284.5 kg wet weight and 21-litre tank make it a strong all-rounder.

Capacity: 1284.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 261.0 kg
Seat height: 780 mm
Power: 99.2 HP (73.0 kW) @ 7000 RPM

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What’s new for the 2012 Honda CB1300 Super Four

vs the 2011

Spec	2011	2012
Wet weight	288.0 kg (634.9 pounds)	284.5 kg (627.2 pounds)

Other years 2002 2003 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering65%

City riding55%

Daily riding75%

Touring78%

Two-up78%

Track40%

Best for: It's built as a classic big-bore naked all-rounder, blending strong in-line four performance with relaxed, everyday usability.
Built for: The CB1300 has a broad, torquey powerband and a smooth, refined character that rewards a relaxed, confident riding style over aggressive track-focused inputs.
Not ideal for: It's not a good fit for new riders, off-road enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a light, flickable machine for tight city or trail use.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 780mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Honda CB1300 Super Four, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1284.0 ccm
Power: 99.2 HP (73.0 kW) @ 7000 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 91 CO2 g/km
Torque: 114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.3801 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 78.0 x 67.2 mm
Compression: 9.6:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-plate coil spring

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1510 mm
Overall length: 2200 mm
Overall width: 795 mm
Overall height: 1110 mm
Seat height: 780 mm
Dry weight: 261.0 kg
Wet weight: 284.5 kg
Fuel capacity: 21.00 litres
Ground clearance: 125 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Double cradle
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swing arm
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 99 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Rear brakes: Single disc
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Red/white, black

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	2002	2011	2012	2014	2015
Capacity	1284 cc	1284 cc	1284 cc	1284 cc	1284 cc
Dry weight	246 kg	261 kg	261 kg	261 kg	268 kg
Seat height	790 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm
Fuel capacity	21 L	21 L	21 L	21 L	21 L