Honda ST-1300 Extended Test Ride - Part 1

My first impressions of the Honda ST-1300, which I rented from SportRyderRentals of Dallas, Texas

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[05ST1300ABS]

All wonderful and right on target comments...great review. I have owned my 05 almost 90K miles aand havent had any issues with it. The 06 model you tested probably handled better with the high winds due to only having a backrest, If you had a GiviV46, Pan European trunk you may have felt some of the bike moving around. 2) The stock rider pegs look replaced with GOLDWING size pegs usually from a GL1800,. 3) Whoever mounted those pads on the saddlebags, they belong on the side of the tank,

[JimNtexas]

@05ST1300ABS - Thanks for watching. Since this was made I've been riding an FJR, some of that with a friend who has an ST. I do think the ST has an advantage over the FJR AE in tight maneuvering, and there is no doubt it is much more short person friendly. They are both great bikes.

[NjShockandAwe]

Hey guys,Can someone help me.I am buying a 2003 St1300 next week.I live in NJ where the change of seasons are fast,but summer is to hot for my around town driving with that big windshield.Does anyone know of a aftermarket winshield I can purchase?And one more question,are the windshields hard to take off?Thanks guys

[JimNtexas]

@NjShockandAwe - There are lots of aftermarket windshields available for the ST. California Scientific has a 'shorty' for $95. My understanding is that windscreens are bolt-on affairs. You might want to check out st-owners (dot) comm, lots of windscreen information available there.

Remember that the windshield is electrically adjustable on the ST, so you can lower it for warm weather.

[hpugwashee]

@JimNtexas Hey Jim, I made a comment here on your page some 7 months ago & since then bought me an ST1300 :)

I agree on the comfortable seats & must say that as nice as the jetson factor feels, it got a bit much when I got stuck in heavy traffic + the exhaust fumes &heat.

I think she resembles the bmw RT a lot with the major difference being the engine design (RT having a boxer makes for a nicer handling).

There was a slight heat build up but lowering the shield all the way helped a lot.

Regrds

[JimNtexas]

@hpugwashee - I spent the last four days riding with my friend who has an ST1300. I was impressed with how well it handled at low speeds. My FJR-AE has some issues with low speed maneuvering.

Congradulations!

[mdsimon80]

Honda accord V4 engine? The Honda accord car uses a straight I 4 or V6 engine.

[sammistad1]

I am hoping to get one as soon as I get the money.

[KutWrite]

Nice impressions.

Why is the camera so wobbly? Maybe you're zoomed in too far? Very distracting.

[05ST1300ABS]

Jon P in North Carolina owns an FJR and an ST...He insists they are strikingly similar but very different..one for sport , the other for pure adrenalin(FJR)...The adjustable seat is why I went with the ST13 for the very tall position. Combined with peg lowers they enable a person 6-5" to be comfortable.

[ronmann606]

haha americans so canada so funny