HONDA ST1300A (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

In addition to the standard 2003 Honda ST1300 model, the Japanese maker prepared another version with extra safety on board. The 2003 Honda ST1300A was the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) version that enhanced control and stability on different surfaces.

The ABS version was exactly the same as the standard model and packed the same appearance and specifications. The powerplant was used as a stressed member in the new lightweight aluminum frame and paired to a cassette-type five-speed transmission.

The ST1300 was first introduced in 2002 in Europe under the Pan European name and then released in 2003 in the US market in limited numbers Without the Pan European designation.

The lightweight aluminum frame perfectly combined rigidity and flex, offering excellent handling, while a 45 mm air-assisted fork handled the front suspension. On the rear, a single shock absorber with preload and rebound adjustability handled the rear suspension.

The braking performance was achieved by two 310 mm discs engaged by three-piston calipers on the front and a 316 mm disc with a three-piston caliper on the rear. Both front and rear wheels were assisted by the ABS control module.

The 2003 Honda ST1300A had its power from a 1.261cc longitudinal-mounted four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronic fuel injection system, boasting 118 hp with maximum strength at 8,000 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) of torque at 6,500 rpm.

With a dry weight of 289 kg (637 lbs) and driven by a five-speed manual transmission, the 2003 ST1300 reached a top speed of 225 kph (140 mph).