Honda ST-1300 Extended Test Ride - Part 2

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

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[garryhopkins]

Hi Jim, Very useful to get your opinion on different bikes. Did you consider the Kawasaki Concours 14 before you bought your FJR. I would be interested in a comparison of the FJR with the Concours. Thanks

[JimNtexas]

@garryhopkins - This same day I test rode an FJR at the Dallas motorcycle show. I had a chance to test ride a Concours, the non-adjustable seat that was too tall for me, I declined the ride. I think the C14 is comparable to the FJR in many ways. Both are faster than the ST, both manage heat better. The ST is best for weather protection, and has the lowest seat. The FJR is often the cheapest.  Pick one, you can't go wrong. Google FJRforum for lots of opinions. The C14 is ugly IMHO.

[TimClynes]

There are a number of Honda released images of the concept for the new pan european. The engine will be from the VFR 1200. Looks like it will be a complete overhaul in look, but designed as a pure tourer like the current PAN. Release date is suggested as 2012, I suspect this year into early next will be the last batch of the current model produced if the current data is correct. Couple of guys commented on wobble issues, 800 miles of French moteorway 120-140mph, no issues at all

[JimNtexas]

@TimClynes - thanks for the update, and thanks for watching!

[falconaz]

For what its worth... the heat can be easily managed in summer months by removing the inner fairing. THere are 2 phillips screws and about 10 plastic screw button locks. Takes about 5 minutes to remove and 5 minutes to re-place the first time you do it. The second time takes 90 seconds. I put the inner fairing back during colder months... I like it.

[JimNtexas]

@martin51151 - It's a great bike for sure, thanks for watching.

[martin51151]

@JimNtexas I have owned three of these motorcycles. After I had a small collition on a parking lot, I lost a 2005 st. But I went out and bought the same model, again, because to me it is a wonderful machine. I live in Miami, Fla, and it gets pretty hot all year around, but I still ride in perfect confort. I would not trade it for another, though I have the money to buy the most expensive BMW. However, it does run hot! A problem, though. At 140mph, it is a bit unsable. It does wable quite a bit.

[martin51151]

@JimNtexas I have owned three of these motorcycles, a 2002, a 2005, and a 2007. After I had a small collition on a parking lot, I lost the 2005 st. But I went out and bought the same model, again, because to me it is a wonderful machine. I live in Miami, Fla, and it gets pretty hot all year around, but I still ride in perfect confort. I would not trade it for another, though I have the money to buy the most expensive BMW. I dont have a problem with the heat. However, it does run hot!

[viggoM35]

Thanks for the video and review, but please try to hold the camera steady next time. ;)

[JimNtexas]

@RainbowLogic - Lots of rumors, nothing from Honda AFAIK.