HONDA VT1300CR Stateline ABS (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, Honda released the VT1300CR Stateline ABS, an identical machine to the standard model that parched an additional Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), which offered a touch of safety and better control on hard braking and different road conditions.

The Stateline model was a cruiser-style motorcycle that was part of a cruiser line in Honda's lineup, which debuted in 2010 with the Stateline, Sabre, Interstate, and the more chopper-oriented Fury model.

The 2012 Honda VT1300CRA Stateline ABS was in its third year of production and packed the same appearance and specifications as the standard model and its predecessors. With no changes over the years, the bike offered the same aggressive and modern design topped by its reliable V-twin engine, delivering smooth and precise power.

In the suspension department, a 45 mm telescopic fork with a 33 degrees rake angle took care of the front suspension, and a five-position adjustable shock absorber handled the rear suspension.

The 2012 Honda VT1300CRA Stateline ABS offered an output power of 74 poneys with a peak at 5,000 rpm and 123 Nm (91 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm. The 1,312cc V-twin engine was coupled to a five-speed transmission and a low-maintenance shaft drive.

For braking, the bike packed a 336 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the front five-spoke cast aluminum wheel, while on the rear, the stopping power was achieved by a 296 mm disc paired with a single-piston caliper.

The bike was an excellent choice for riders searching for a powerful and aggressive-looking cruiser machine that packed modern features and a touch of safety provided by the ABS braking system.