Honda ST1300 (ST1300) reviews

Hi, just traded in my VTX in Omaha on my ride back to Ar and have been in ran ( dry ) and can not belive what the bike has to offer. I can not in my mind understand why honda does not have them in stock and only speical order. None better in my book and ride like the wind! Show less

I've owned this bike for six hours. It was between the ST and the Goldwing. Goldwing was just to much dashboard at this time in my riding life. Someday, maybe. I went with the ST and I'm glad I did. It's smaller, takes up less space, faster, more agile etc., but again the main selling point for me was that . . . opposed to the GW, I feel like I'm on a motorcycle with this bike (rather than in it). This is not a slam against the GW. It's a great bike, and when I get a little older, I'll probably own one. Overall all this bike is great...fast, agile, and reliable. I would deffinately buy another one. Show less

This is the most comfortable machine that I have ridden. My picks were between this and the BMW R1150RT, however, the BMW is overpriced and anemic, e.g. extremely poor power/performance. Also, like most all BMW motorcycles, the 2006 replacement for the R1150RT is UGLY! The Honda is very smooth and easy to manage at both slow, parking lot speeeds and on the highway. Wind/weather protection is A+, hardly feel any wind at all at 75mph with the electric winshield up in its highest position. Motorcycles owned by myself in the last 4 years: Kawasaki ZRX1200, Honda Shadow ACE; Honda VTX1300; Honda ST1100; Kawasaki KZ1000P. Show less

I have read about this great "Sport Tourer" even when it was in the ST1100 configuration. I have had a couple of cruiser type bikes which I enjoyed, but they just didn't seem very comfortable for the long haul! I got a great trade in value for my old bike and now I am the proud owner of a new ST! I still can't believe I have one of these great bikes! I can't get over the torque factor here which is present at all speeds. It is so comfortable and flexible to ride. Can't say enough about the power windshield. Just like rolling up your car window. This bike is it for me, can't see getting another one. You just can't miss with this one, if you like the twisties or the long haul. The UK Police also got it right by purchasing them for their motorcycle patrols in busy London! That should say something! I'm looking for reasons now to get on it. Show less

Love the bike alot except for the stock handlebars, stock seat and the one thing I forgot in my previous post-- When the air temp gets above 80 you will burn the skin from your shins and knees! This bike gives off serious heat that isn't channeled from the riders legs! Honda has a problem in this respect to this bike. It needs a factory fix and so far the company is ignoring the problem-more people need to complain about it. Other than that it is one of the greatest bikes built. Just wear some good thick pants! Show less

I have had my ST 1300 for a few weeks (600 miles)and am loving it. I have had English bikes (Norton & Triumph) and a Kawasaki Z1 900, but this is the best one yet. Handles like a dream, doesn't seem like it weighs 700 lbs, gets great gas mileage, is easy to ride long distances (except for the seat, will have to replace with a Sargent as Corbins only fit with the seat adjustment all the way down), love the moveable windscreen as it can be adjusted to wherever you like, is very quiet, seems like good dealer support. I have heard that a local municipal P.D is ditching their BMW's and going with the ST 1300. THIS IS THE ONE! Show less

Have owned Nortons, Triumphs and Kawasakis, but this is the top of the heap. The '04 ST1300 is a well made cycle and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a bike that handles well and is smooth. Not to mention one that can tour very well. Spot on Honda! Show less

Just returned from a 3 day ride to New Brunswick, Canada. The bike preformed flawlessly! It was comfotable on the interstate and handled like a sportbike on the back roads. We encountered all forms of weather on the trip yet the ST1300 withstood it all. For anyone looking for a bike that will go the distance on a long trip or handle the twisties on day trips, this is the bike for you! Show less

When I purchased the bike it was raining. So I got to know how it handled and performed during a 120 mile rain. I was impressed about how it handled the weather and roads. I sold my st1100 and cbr600 f4 to compromise of both, touring, handling and acceleration. The st1300 is so much quicker and lighter than the previous st1100. I had a problem on the second day on my front left caliper, it came off due to the bolts being gone. Luckily I didn't get in an accident, one thing to keep in mind on linked brakes. That is if you lose your brakes like i did you have no brakes at all. I called the dealer and they were shocked that it happened but not as much as I was. Since then I have ridden the bike with my wife and it has really impressed me. I have read the reviews on the gas mileage and the computer is wrong on the average mpg every time. The last fill up I got 49.5 mpg on the miles divided by gallons and it was showing around 45. I would recommend this bike to anyone who wants to travel. I have not regretted my purchased and plan on putting many miles on this bike. The heat problem is a little noticable and honda should have done a better job of engineering. I changed the oil and taking that plastic piece off to get to the fill plug is a cluster. I plan on riding to this years Honda hoot and putting some serious miles on this bike and may write another review. Show less

I have owned my 2003 ST1300 non ABS for just over a year and I have just over 17,000 miles on it. I have taken it on several long trips 1,200 miles or more and ridden it in all kinds of weather. I've been to Canada on it three times, twice for five days each trip and one overnighter. My wife likes to ride on it also and finds it fun to ride. I find that it is a very dependable motorcycle and I have not had any trouble with it except a flat tire which I can't blame on the bike. I rode it all year long in all kinds of weather. I find that the fairing gives good protection and the bike is stable in heavy rain with water covering the roadway. I have also ridden it on very hot days (triple digit) and have not experienced the over heating problem that you may read about in some articles. I replaced the seat after about 2,000 miles as the factory seat is very uncomfortable after about 50 miles. I paid big money for a Corbin seat that is heated and have not regretted it. I also added a trunk to the bike(Honda,not a Givi)which is very nice to have on long trips. My wife also likes the backrest as it feels more secure to her. My biggest complaint with the bike is that American Honda does not support it worth a darn. There is a full line of accessories for the bike if you live in Europe. I had to call to England to get the Honda trunk that goes on the bike. They also make a radio for the bike (you may have noticed the speaker grills) but you can't get it in the U.S. I am on my second set of tires and rear brake pads. I've changed the oil and filter myself and I wish the filter didn't drain on the center stand. The air filter is not hard to change and it lasted about 16,000 miles. I changed the plugs at the same time for $7 a plug. Overall it been a great bike and I've enjoyed all of the miles I've put on it. I plan on putting 20,000 miles on it this year if work doesn't get in the way. P.S. Will someone please tell me why Honda doesn't put a cruise control on a touring bike, it would be nice on 600+ mile days. Show less