HONDA CB1300 Super Four (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CB1300 Super Four was an undisguised nake motorcycle made by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Honda in 1998, powered by a 1,284cc engine with minor modifications borrowed from the X4 model and intended as a successor to the CB1000 Super Four bike.

In 2003, the Honda CB1300 Super Four was presented at the Intermot as a technically and stylistically revised model and a successor to the previous CB1300 motorcycle. The previous motorcycle was internally known as the SC40, while the 2003 model was referred to as the SC54.

As a naked bike, Honda focused on the design of the engine, with an attractive bronzed-silver finish and tall cam covers that added to its retro looks. The engine didn't feature any cooling fins as the block showed off its curves, and a 400 mm wide radiator helped the engine to remain cool.

In the power department, the 2003 Honda CB1300 Super Four took its nerves from a 1,284cc engine that featured a sophisticated engine management system that offered separate 3D mapping for each gear and controlled the proven PGM-FI fuel injection system.

As for the power figures, the 1,284cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine delivered an output power of 114 hp with maximum strength at 7,500 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,000 rpm.

The power generated by the engine, combined with a dry weight of 224 kg (494 lbs) and a five-speed manual transmission, pushed the bike to a top speed of 232 kph (144 mph).

As for braking purposes, the CB1300 Super Four packed two 310 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 256 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel that provided strong stopping power.