2006Honda ST1300

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The 2006 Honda ST1300 is a large sports tourer built for long, fast journeys. Its liquid-cooled 1,261cc V4 makes 118 hp and 117 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A 790 mm seat and huge 29.1-litre tank give it excellent range.

Capacity: 1261.0 ccm
Engine: V four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 286.2 kg
Seat height: 790 mm
Power: 118.0 HP (86.8 kW)

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What’s new for the 2006 Honda ST1300

vs the 2005

Spec	2005	2006
Power	118.0 HP (86.8 kW) @ 8000 RPM	118.0 HP (86.8 kW)

Other years 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail15%

Cornering65%

City riding45%

Daily riding65%

Touring94%

Two-up90%

Track25%

Best for: Built for covering long distances quickly and comfortably, blending sport-bike performance with true touring capability.
Built for: A confident, refined mile-eater that rewards smooth inputs with stable, planted handling and strong V4 torque delivery.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for new riders, short commutes, or anyone wanting a light, flickable machine for tight urban streets or off-road use.

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

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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 790mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2006 Honda ST1300, 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: 1261.0 ccm
Power: 118.0 HP (86.8 kW)
EPA Certificate No.: 6HNXC01.3ANA-024
EPA CO Emissions: 2.9 CO g/km
Torque: 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m)
Engine type: V four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4123 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 78.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression: 10.8:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1491 mm
Overall length: 2282 mm
Overall width: 935 mm
Overall height: 1330 mm
Seat height: 790 mm
Dry weight: 286.2 kg
Fuel capacity: 29.10 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: 45.0mm HMAS cartridge fork
Rear suspension: HMAS gas-charged single shock with five-position spring-preload adjustability;
Front wheel travel: 117 mm
Rear wheel travel: 122 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°
Trail: 98 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. LBS 3-piston calipers. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. LBS 3-piston calipers. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
Rear brakes diameter: 316 mm
ABS: Optional
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR18
Rear tyre: 170/60-ZR17

Other

Color options: Candy Dark Red

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

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	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2010
Capacity	1261 cc	1261 cc	1261 cc	1261 cc	1261 cc	1261 cc
Dry weight	286 kg	286 kg	286 kg	286 kg	286 kg	286 kg
Seat height	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm
Fuel capacity	29.1 L	29.1 L	29.1 L	29.1 L	29.1 L	29.1 L