HONDA VT1300CS Sabre ABS (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2014, the Japanese maker released the Honda VT1300CS Sabre. Still, they also made available, in addition to the standard model, another version that packed an additional Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) for extra safety.

Compared to the standard model, the ABS version was similar in every department, except for the additional ABS modulator that added more safety and some extra weight that didn't change the machine's performance.

The VT1300CS Sabre ABS was still a powerful and comfortable cruiser machine but with a touch of safety by preventing the wheels from locking under hard braking and minimizing stopping distance on various road conditions.

Its long, swooping fuel tank and comfortable, laid-back riding position with its forward-mounted footpegs and pulled-back handlebar enhanced the bike's classic appearance.

The 21-inches front five-spoke cast aluminum wheel was fitted with a 336 mm disc, a two-piston caliper for stopping power, and a 45 mm telescopic fork that handled the suspension performance.

On the rear, a five-spoke cast aluminum wheel with a 296 mm disc and a single-piston caliper handled the braking, while a five-way spring preload-adjustable shock absorber dealt with the rear suspension.

As for power, the 2014 Honda VT1300CS Sabre ABS packed the same 1,312cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine from day one, with an output power of 74 hp at 5,000 rpm and 123 Nm (91 lb-ft) of brute torque with a peak at 3,000 rpm.