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2023Honda CB1300 Super Four
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The 2023 Honda CB1300 Super Four is Honda's big naked four for Japan, with a 1284cc liquid-cooled engine making 117 Nm. Its 790 mm seat and 21-litre tank make it a smooth, comfortable heavyweight roadster.
- Capacity
- 1284.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 234.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 114.0 HP (83.2 kW) @ 7500 RPM
What’s new for the 2023 Honda CB1300 Super Four
vs the 2015| Spec | 2015 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 99.2 HP (72.4 kW) @ 7000 RPM | 114.0 HP (83.2 kW) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM | 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Dry weight | 268.0 kg (590.8 pounds) | 234.0 kg (515.9 pounds) |
| Wet weight | 281.0 kg (619.5 pounds) | not listed |
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | 43mm cartridge style forks |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm | Dual shocks with adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Double disc | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers , ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single 256mm disc 1 piston caliper, ABS |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →78
out of 100Good
The Honda CB1300 Super Four passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 87.8% of the time, 6.4 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 78% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
87.8%Passed first time
5.4%Failed outright
6.8%Fixed during test
15,000Typical miles
12,012Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
91
83
74
200220032004
Against its rivals · ranks 3 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ducati Streetfighter V4 | 89 Excellent | 216 |
| 2 | Triumph Bonneville T120 | 87 Excellent | 551 |
| 3 | Honda CB1300 Super Four | 78 Good | 12,012 |
| 4 | Ducati Streetfighter V4 S | 77 Good | 984 |
| 5 | Triumph Scrambler 1200XE | 75 Good | 322 |
| 6 | Triumph Bonneville T120 Black | 70 Good | 332 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1284.0 ccm
- Power
- 114.0 HP (83.2 kW) @ 7500 RPM
- Torque
- 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4872 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
- Digital
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-plate coil spring
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1510 mm
- Overall length
- 2220 mm
- Overall width
- 790 mm
- Overall height
- 1120 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 234.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 21.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 43mm cartridge style forks
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks with adjustable spring preload
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 99 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers , ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 256mm disc 1 piston caliper, ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 256 mm
- Front tyre
- 130/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/60-ZR17
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2013 | 2014 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1284 cc | 1284 cc | 1284 cc | 1284 cc | 1284 cc |
| Dry weight | 246 kg | 261 kg | 261 kg | 261 kg | 234 kg |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 91 Excellent | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too new |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda CB1300 Super Four?
The 2023 Honda CB1300 Super Four has a Capacity of 1284.0 ccm (78.35 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CB1300 Super Four have?
The 2023 Honda CB1300 Super Four has a Power of 114.0 HP (83.2 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda CB1300 Super Four have?
The 2023 Honda CB1300 Super Four has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda CB1300 Super Four?
The 2023 Honda CB1300 Super Four has a Torque of 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the Honda CB1300 Super Four weigh?
The 2023 Honda CB1300 Super Four has a Dry weight of 234.0 kg (515.9 pounds).
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