Honda ST1100

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Honda ST1100
1997 Honda ST1100ABS/TCS
Also called:	Pan-European
Manufacturer:	Honda
Production:	1990-2002
Successor:	Honda ST1300
Class:	Sport-touring
Engine:	1085 cc longitudinal V-4 4xCV carburetors w 34.5mm throttle bore DOHC 4 valves per cylinder 73mm x 64.8mm bore/stroke Compression ratio 10.0:1 Electric start Power: 100 hp @ 8500 rpm Torque: 79 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Transmission:	5 speed, shaft drive Traction control optional
Suspension:	Telescopic 43mm (1996-2003 ABS model) 41mm (1990-1995 ABS and all non-ABS models) front, 150mm travel; adjustable rear shock, 120mm travel 18" front tire, 17" rear
Frame:	Steel tube
Brakes:	Linked; dual 3-piston hydraulic disk front; 3-piston hydraulic disk rear ABS optional
Rake:	27-1/2 degrees
Trail:	101 mm (4.0 in)
Wheelbase:	1554 mm (61.2 in)
Length:	2285 mm (90.0 in)
Width:	935 mm (36.8 in)
Seat Height:	800 mm (31.5 in)
Dry weight:	Standard 288 kg (635 lb) ABS 298 kg (657 lb)
Wet weight:	Standard 317 kg (699 lb) ABS 327 kg (721 lb)
Fuel capacity:	7.4 gallon / 28 liter
Similar:	Kawasaki Concours BMW R1100RT Yamaha FJR1300

ST1100 sport-tourer, left, versus larger GL1800 touring bike, right.

The Honda ST1100 was sold as the Pan-European outside of North America. The ST in the name stands for sport touring and 1100 is the engine displacement in cc's (1084 precisely).

1 History
2 Features
3 Reviews
4 External links
5 See also

[edit] History

The ST1100 began its production in 1990 and ended in 2002, although the police variant, the ST1100P, is still available as of the time of writing. A revamped model, the ST1300 (also called the Pan-European) was available in the US beginning in 2003.

[edit] Features

The ST1100 was optimized for long-distance touring with the following features:

Low maintenance shaft drive
A unique longitudinal V-4 engine layout
Availabile antilock brakes (ABS) and traction control. 1996 and later Models equipped with ABS also have front-rear linked brakes (LBS). ABS model years from 1992 through 1995 have traditional separate front and rear braking systems.
7.4 gallon (28 liter) fuel tank, one of the largest ever supplied for a motorcycle, giving it a range in excess of 300 miles (480 km)
40 ampere, air-cooled alternator to power multiple accessories such as auxiliary lighting and electrically heated clothing Note: ST's manufactured from 1991 through 1995 were equipped with a 28 ampere, oil-cooled alternator with a separate voltage requlator/rectifier. These earlier charging systems require more maintenance than the later versions in the form of making sure all connections are clean and tight. Even with proper maintenance, they are prone to failure given enough time and miles. If desired, the later model alternators can be used as an upgrade.