1997Honda ST 1100 Pan-European

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The 1997 Honda ST 1100 Pan-European is a long-distance sport tourer with optional ABS. Its liquid-cooled 1,084cc V-four makes 100 hp and 110.8 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and shaft drive. An 800 mm seat and a 28-litre tank make it a capable continent-crossing machine.

Capacity: 1084.0 ccm
Engine: V four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 287.0 kg
Seat height: 800 mm
Power: 100.0 HP (73.5 kW)

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What’s new for the 1997 Honda ST 1100 Pan-European

vs the 1996

Spec	1996	1997
Power	100.0 HP (73.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM	100.0 HP (73.5 kW)
Top speed	216.0 km/h (134.2 mph)	220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)

Other years 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering55%

City riding40%

Daily riding65%

Touring97%

Two-up92%

Track20%

Best for: Built for effortless long-distance touring, eating up motorway miles with a smooth V4 engine and shaft drive reliability.
Built for: A refined, unhurried gentleman's tourer that rewards smooth inputs with plush comfort and unshakeable stability over long hauls.
Not ideal for: Not for riders seeking sharp, flickable handling for tight canyon roads or any form of off-road adventure.

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

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Units

At 800mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1997 Honda ST 1100 Pan-European, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and a slightly forward 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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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1084.0 ccm
Power: 100.0 HP (73.5 kW)
Torque: 110.8 Nm (11.3 kgf-m)
Engine type: V four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3484 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 73.0 x 64.8 mm
Compression: 10.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft

Performance

Top speed: 220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1555 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Dry weight: 287.0 kg
Wet weight: 312.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 28.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front wheel travel: 150 mm
Rear wheel travel: 120 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual disc
Front brakes diameter: 296 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 296 mm
ABS: Optional
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR18
Rear tyre: 160/70-ZR17

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	1990	1993	1996	1997	1998	2001
Capacity	1084 cc	1084 cc	1084 cc	1084 cc	1084 cc	1085 cc
Dry weight	279 kg	279 kg	287 kg	287 kg	297 kg	297 kg
Seat height	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm
Fuel capacity	28 L	28 L	28 L	28 L	28 L	28 L