Honda CB1300S (2005-current)

I bought my 1300s in june 09 and have now covered 3650 miles on it,it has all the power i'll ever need ,it is superbly built and the fit and finish is fantastic, it's supremely comfortable for all day riding and i get 53 on average to the gallon,loading the bike with pillion and/or luggage makes no difference to it at all,the handling for such a large bike is perfect with good brakes and easy as you like at u turns or mini roundabouts, the most rider friendly bike i have owned in many years of biking, its now four and a half years old and it still shines like a new pin, go on get one you know you want too :-)

Bought a CB1300 from Marshalls in Peterborough last May .As I live in Spain I had great run back through France, not a drop of oil was lost or coolant the bike never missed a beat. As the misses was with me I expected bent ears about comfort but no I had a satisfied passenger for the whole trip. I cannot fault the bike at all. Brutal low down pulling power, handles great for me and to be honest is far more comfortable than these new sportstourers which are now being produced. were does your passenger sit on a VFR. Oh yes, that small seat pad on the mudguard !!!.

Ok Im the first to admit it, when I first bought the bike after a week or so of running it in I thought what have I done! Although I have always loved the look of the bike I bought it based on that really as felt I couldnt keep ignoring it dispite being only 30ish(Young Im told for this sort of bike!) First few rides I was struck at how long it took me to stop and the sheer bulk of the bike with feet down at lights on slight hills!I thought this is going to be a big lasy cart horse you fool. Well 2 years later it is the best bike I have owned in every aspect Quality, Reliabilty& fun. It has given me the most smile per pound of any bike I have owned as when your open it up, it just pulls and pulls and the brakes are ace once you learn to pull hard they work a treat. I have so much confidence on this bike now I will happily run with the big boys and guess who's bike they all want a shot off at coffee stops! If your the sort that get's off on sports bikes that bite back, look else where or if like me you just learn to ride harder and live longer this fabulous machine does it all in good time!

Bought a CB1300ABS a few months ago. Done a few thousand miles on it now and I can't wait to do the next few thousand :)

ASK FOR MIKE EDWARDS SAY JAMIE SENT YOU FOR A DEAL THEY ARE GREAT, FANTASTIC, I am very very pleased with the bike its very underated. sportsbike are ok but with more cameras etc going up retro riding is much more fun, and makes you feel alaive again think ive got bored of supersports bikes now. great on the track or in europe but in the uk forget it. Honda build quality, reliability, the bike a beauty engine has more tourqe than speed good on fuel handles well just manhandle it a little more she goes through the corners great. wind in your face and go for it, or crusie and enjoy the ease in which it devouirs roads, bends and in total comfort thank you DOBLE thank you Honda awsome bike roll on sunny days

NAKED SEX THIS BIKE IS A STUNNER fast, comfortable, good brakes, good MPG,very well built, thick paint,and reliable. after the Bandit 1250 this is a dream to ride,well done Honda you got it right. try one buy one, and thank you to DOBLE HONDA SURREY GO GET YOUR HONDAS THERE AND SAY JAMIE SENT YOU THERE TOP DEALERS ASK FOR MIKE EDWARDS. BE SAFE HAVE FUN BOYS.

took a test ride also rode a varadero which was ok but thirsty, the CB1300 S was a good bike no great bike for the price and type VERY VERY UNDERATED. fast, comfortable, good on fuel, good handling, real worl bike for real bikers man handle it and its so much fun. Im getting fed up with sports bikes racers etc there becoming bland boring, the CB1300 S is so good such a breath of fresh air well done Honda, only did 350 miles on my new VFR its boring

Bought mine as a pre reg from my local honda dealer. I had previously been riding a CBR600f and wanted something a bit more comfortable when riding 2 up. The CB1300 half faired model with ABS has been brilliant no issues with build quality its never let me down and gets lots of positive comments from the car driving community at the local petrol station. the engine is sublime powerful torq open it up in 5th (top gear) and enjoy the rush of power propel you forward not in a buzz of high revs just a surge of meaty power. I have added a blue flame exhaust which makes the bike sound like it should and has improved fuel economy, also a Stebel horn and Honda heated grips have improved safety and warmth on cooler days. Now the buts, it is heavy especially with a pillion, no centre stand makes chain lube and adjustment a pain, the gear box isn't the slickest, the suspension could be better (but never a real problem) and the wind blast on long trips can get tiring. But thats it no other issues 2 years of ownership have been fun, problem free and the finish is still brilliant, so if your looking for a modern take on the muscle big theme, take a test ride you will find it easy to ride fast and ownership is so easy. Enjoy.

I use it for transport to & from work mostly with the occasional two ride on the weekend ideal for this. Fast away at the lights great on overtaking on the open road.:)

Despite finding the CB1300S a tad too heavy, it is a fabulous bike. The seat is easily the most comfortable in the biking world. The engine is exquisite with utterly effortless and unruffled torque combined with silky smooth throttle response. The handling is faultless, the brakes good, the suspension almost perfect for normal riding and it soaks up pot holes and bumps for an almost magic carpet ride. Above 2 mph it easy totally stable and child's play to manage. It is while at rest you have to be careful...the weight is not exactly low down and you needs competent handling while parking or manoeuvring into tight spaces at low speed. Once on the go it is fabulous. The gauges are the most attractive I've seen on any bike. It would be nice if Honda offered a variation on the somewhat brash red and white Honda classic scheme and I believe elsewhere you can get a blue version, though not on UK models. Overall a superb motorcycle which has real class and quality, sublime handling and total comfort.