2004 Honda ST1300 review from United States of America
"The ST 1300 is the perfect bike for my riding style"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Mine had the well known coolant leak - very slow but annoying. It was leaking for about 6 to 8 months, but for some mysterious reason, seems to have stopped. I haven’t seen any coolant on the ground for the past 2 months.
General comments?
The ST 1300 has plenty of power and torque. It handles like a sport bike when you need the quick acceleration, and is comfortable for long distance touring, except for the stock seat. An Airhawk cushion makes a huge difference.
When you roll on the throttle, there is a bit of jumpiness between first and second gear. I have heard of a fuel regulator to correct this, but it doesn’t annoy me that much.
I absolutely love the huge fuel tank. The 7.7 gallons means I can go 300+ miles on one tank. The average MPG for me is around 42. I find this to be satisfactory considering I have a 110 mile round trip ride for work. This ride is 95% highway where I average 70 – 75 MPH.
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 9/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Handling marks | 9/10 |
| Braking marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17200 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 |
| Date of Entry | 18th May, 2006 |