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Honda ST1300 Pan European (2002-current)



Detail Value
New price £13,825
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Engine size 1261 cc
Power 125 bhp
Top speed 141 mph
Insurance group 14 of 17
  MCN ratings Owners' ratings
Overall rating is 5 rating is 3.5
Engine rating is 5 rating is 4
Ride & Handling rating is 4 rating is 3.5
Equipment rating is 4 rating is 4
Quality & Reliability rating is 5 rating is 4
Value rating is 5 rating is 3.5

MCN overall verdict rating is 5

The Honda ST1300 Pan European  is as accomplished a machine as you can buy. It does everything you ask of it and more. Smooth, comfortable, fast, powerful and well-built – the Honda ST1300 Pan European should be near the top of anyone’s list whether they’re in the market for a mile-munching tourer or a classy commuter. Superb.

Engine

MCN rating rating is 5
Owners' rating rating is 4

The Honda ST1300 Pan European’s DOHC V4 is the last of the great Honda V4s – and with its trademark smooth, turbine-like power, there’s no mistaking it for anything else. Any gear, any time the Honda ST1300 Pan European is ready for action with no fuss, just effortless delivery. It’s not exactly exciting, but, boy, is the Honda ST1300 Pan European competent.

Ride and Handling

MCN rating rating is 4
Owners' rating rating is 3.5

With its low seat and easy manners the Honda ST1300 Pan European is a pleasure to steer, in fact you’ll wonder where all that ground clearance went the first time your pegs grind out. The seat is initially too firm, but after 6-7000 miles it begins to yield. A bit. The brakes are excellent, the balance is near-perfect and even two-up on the Honda ST1300 Pan European you’ll barely notice the difference.

Equipment

MCN rating rating is 4
Owners' rating rating is 4

CBS (Combined Braking System) is standard fit on the Honda ST1300 Pan European, as are the panniers. You can add heated grips, a top box and soft luggage, too. ABS model Honda ST1300 Pan European available.

Quality and Reliability

MCN rating rating is 5
Owners' rating rating is 4

Some early Honda ST1300 Pan Europeans experienced some corrosion problems, but these seem to have been sorted on post-’04 machines. Honda ST1300 Pan European owners are usually experienced, responsible types which, combined with the ultra-reliable V4 motor and its low-maintenance shaft drive, means they’re a very safe bet for trouble-free miles new or used.

Value

MCN rating rating is 5
Owners' rating rating is 3.5

Honda ST1300 Pan Europeans depreciate very slowly, as there as so few secondhand examples on the market because owners hang onto their Pans. So although prices are high you will get more of your money back – and because of their reliability and desirability mileage is less of a factor on Honda ST1300 Pan Europeans, too. Find a Honda ST1300 Pan European for sale.

Insurance

Insurance group: 14 of 17

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Model History

2002: Honda ST1300 Pan European as replacement for Honda ST1100 Pan European.

2011: Honda refine range to ST1300A Pan European

Other Versions

Honda ST1300 Pan European ABS: Anti-lock braking system fitted as standard alongside CBS.


 

Specifications

Top speed 141 mph
1/4-mile acceleration 12.5 secs
Max power 125 bhp
Max torque 92 ft-lb
Weight 287 kg
Seat height 805 mm
Fuel capacity 29 litres
Average fuel consumption 45 mpg
Tank range 270 miles
Annual road tax
Insurance group 14 of 17
Engine size 1261 cc
Engine specification 16v, V4 6 gears
Frame Aluminium twin spar
Front suspension adjustment Preload
Rear suspension adjustment Preload, rebound
Front brakes Twin 310mm discs
Rear brake 316mm disc
Front tyre size 120/70 x 18
Rear tyre size 170/60 x 17

Owners' Overall Rating rating is 4(37 reviews)

  • Very good unless you need parts urgently

    k1000gt

    Average rating rating is 3.5

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    Very good bike,unfortunately I hit some debris on the motorway and damaged the rim on the rear wheel and have been told it will be six yes six weeks until there will be a replacement available.as I work as a mobile service engineer doing about 1000 mile a week this is totally unacceptable. Come on honda its not like its an obsolete model or they have not got any unsold stock in this country they could take one off of.Good job there is E-bay and part finder, imagine not being able to work for six weeks because of the unavailability of a spare part

    23 February 2013

  • Great Bike - Get One !

    CharlieBiker

    Average rating rating is 4.5

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    The ST1300 is a super long distance muncher and low cost commuter with plenty of luggage space. Recently rode 650 miles mostly in torrential rain - my bike has a deflector kit - the weather protection is superb, and no back ache! Low centre of gravity make it easy to ride on country B roads and heavy traffic. Relatively easy / low cost DIY maintenance makes it a great all round bike. My bike has done just over 58,000 miles and I guess is just run in. (My friend is a dispatch rider with 162,000 on his 2003 ST1300 - Honda tend to spend money on the bits that count). I can take or leave the ABS option - no big deal for me one way or the other. Regarding the 'weave' your only likely to get this if you ride it sustained at over 120mph with heavy loading and poorly adjusted / worn shock / forks and/or bad tyres and/or wrong tyre pressures. The bike has its own unique riding style - that will disappoint many 'boy racers'- and anyway hey who wants to lose their licence! You can now get a good early ST1300 for under £4,500 - get one, service it and you wont be disappointed.

    03 January 2013

  • 60 k miles on a 2003 Pan

    jon0000001

    Average rating rating is 4.5

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    I have ridden mine 60K miles. I still enjoy riding it every time. Very comfortable even after 500 miles in a day. Although it's heavy it’s well balanced, and I find it more stable at low speeds than the 600 which I had before. Cosmetically it has coped well with being ridden throughout quite a few winters, although the forks are tatty. Slight beginning of a weave if you accelerate hard at a high speed with screen up: so I won’t do that again. The electric screen failed after 50k miles, and a hose came loose, but apart from that it has been faultless. If you drop it on flat ground then the tipover wings can prevent any damage, which is not a sexy feature but could save a lot of grief. The V4 sounds great when unleash it. All in all an excellent bike!

    23 October 2012

  • 100,000 Mile plus on a Pan

    smallbluething

    Average rating rating is 4.5

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    I've had 3 1300 Pans first one on a '53 plate. Currently on a '57 plate with 45k miles. I have never had any handling issues. Solo or two up with luggage, never misbehaved for me regardless of speed and conditions. I love it, my girlfriend loves it! Would I buy another, YES!

    03 April 2012

  • to stevie wonder below

    sportsboyuk

    Average rating rating is 5

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    try reading what i said and yes i am very very experienced ive said the pan is fantastic and underated if set up right it goes superbly so get off your soap box and go to spec savers thank you

    19 February 2010

  • First class

    Anonymous

    Average rating rating is 4.5

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    Hi folks ,felt the need to reply to the so called cop with 10 years top class riding below.Quite simply mate your talking poop.The pan is a first class tourer with a superb build quality and a great balance between ride handling and power delivery.ive been riding pans for 23years and ive owned 2-3 bikes at a time including bmw and kawasaki tourers and im telling you they aint a patch on any pan old or new.this so called weaving is bollocks and is nothing other than rider ignorance and lack of experience.Read the manual set the bike up properley and your off with no wobbles or niggles.The police spec pans are very different to the road bikes and are set up to serve a different purpose and the poor bloke who found that out the hard way god rest his soul was very unfortunate.Ive been on many ride outs with bike cops who think that because they have been on a few extra trainning courses they are indestructible they are not.I would bet my life the death of the poor officer in question was caused mainly by human rider error more than anything else come on folks how many other folks have been killed riding them???.The pan is a fantastic machine and if riden and looked after properly will last you a life time take it from me ive put over 150,000 miles on an 02 model and it never broke down one single time. The media created the fear of so called weaving its horse shit and paranoia crossed with lack of experience. thanks for reading and its nothing personal special officer doofy just my strong opinion lol.

    16 February 2010

  • 4k and shes handling perfectly

    sportsboyuk

    Average rating rating is 5

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    tested now to 4k miles and no wobbles weaves etc even up to 130 mph very very stable these bikes are for touring not racing anyway but as a professional rder this bike for its size and weight is great just miss understood and incorrectly set up once set up she fantastic this is my second one in a row

    14 December 2009

  • Pan A8

    mike760

    Average rating rating is 4

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    I have owned my A8 for 6 months and only covered 4000 miles but have owned it long enough now to give my views. Pros: Economy is good at moderate speeds and acceleration; comfortably achieving 50mpg 2 up and loaded, thrash it however and you can halve this. Tank range up to 300 miles, going steady. Comfy ride for both rider and pillion. Good weather protection but found feet get cold unless tucked right in. Contrary to reports, servicing is reasonable being quoted £180 for a major service (8000). The interim being checks, I intend doing myself. Enough power to put a little grin on my face. Easy to ride and throw around considering its size and weight. I’m 5’7” and 11 stone! Cons: Mirrors adequate, but do make excellent wind deflectors. No gear indicator, power sockets are an extra. Not experienced weave but have only done 120! However, becomes very light if the wind is strong enough (at low speeds too) and in the wrong direction – I’ve put this down to the wing like shape of the fairing, which appeared to give the bike some lift. Economy around town is very poor so use my car to commute, as it’s cheaper and the bike’s size prohibits efficient filtering. Exhausts a little too quiet. Summary: Love it, you can get loads of extras (at a price) but know it’s going to last!

    28 November 2009

  • Tale of Two pans

    upthepalace

    Average rating rating is 5

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    I'm on my second 1300 Pan. The first one, an '05 plate, had a very vague front end at high speed and a fair bit of movement as well from side to side and i'm guessing that this is what everyone calls the notorious 'weave'. I am meticulous about tyre pressures etc and tried different preload settings on the rear shock to solve it. I sold it because of the police version fatal crashes which got into my head and was affecting my riding. Recently though I have bought another one, a mint '02 model that belonged to a friend of mine which he said displayed no such behaviour and he's right. This '02 model is much better than my '05 one? Not only the handling, which is truly perfect but the motor feels smoother/stronger and the brakes are better too. So I can only guess that all of them are different in the handling department though I can't think why this would be? All I can say is that I am perfectly happy to give this particular Pan a 5 star rating in every category, it's utterly brilliant.

    11 November 2009

  • 2009 st1300

    sportsboyuk

    Average rating rating is 5

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    well today i tried to make it handle badly and it did not it stayed true. me and my Police buddy sat at 100 mph with the screen fully up NO WEAVE and 130 with it down NO WEAVE test complete when set up and good tyres shes a fantastic bike now back to normal speeds after testing this bike was built to tour and cruise, if you want to go mad buy a sportsbike and hit the track. thanks and safe riding

    20 September 2009

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