The design is deliberately low-key—stealth fighter meets executive express.
Quietly potent, it beckons you to consort with it daily. Quick jaunts and
blasting up flat stretches of turnpike become adrenaline-infused meditations.
The V-four emits a lion’s roar while accelerating, finding its sweet spot just
above the century mark on the speedometer. With almost eight gallons in the
tank, those blissful moments continue long after your companions have
signaled for a refueling stop.Honda quality and convenience are manifest. The electrically adjustable
windscreen can be raised to create a cocoon around the rider. The headlamps are
large, providing a generous pool of light, as do the taillights, adding an
important margin of visibility. Form and function abound, with ample,
aerodynamic wing mirrors; neat storage bins in the fairing; and crash bars
disguised as fins on the flanks. The lockable, detachable saddlebags are tautly
fabricated, swallowing a full-face helmet easily and carrying more than enough
gear for a weekend adventure. A top-box is available from after-
market
sources. Perhaps the most telling endorsement of the Honda ST1300 ABS is its clientele,
typically a mature rider. The ST puts ultimate technology at their disposal so
the focus can be on the transcendent joy of the ride itself. Like the judoka who
arrives in the dojo not to compete, but to discover sublime satisfaction in the
pursuit of perfection, the ST rider can strive for maximum effect with minimum
effort. As Master Kano and Mr. Honda might remind us, seiryoku zenyo means
riding well with unity of gentleness and strength. powersports.honda.com | 866.784.1870
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