Honda ST1100
Overview
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
that was manufactured by Honda
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
until 2002.
The ST1100 (ST from Sport Touring, 1100 from the engine capacity) began its production in 1990 and ended in 2002, although the police variant
Police motorcycle
A police motorcycle is a motorcycle used by various police forces and departments. They may be custom designed to meet the requirements unique of a particular use. A police motorcycle is often called a "motor" by police officers in the United States...
, the ST1100P, was available for several more years.
A revamped model, the ST1300
Honda ST1300
The Honda ST1300, also known as the Pan-European, is a sport touring motorcycle manufactured by Honda and introduced to Europe in 2002. The following year, it was released in North America as the ST1300....
which is also called the Pan-European, was launched in 2002 worldwide and was available in the US in 2003.
- Engine
- Displacement: 1084 cc
- Type: liquid-cooled 90-degree V-4
- Bore and Stroke 73 mm x 64.8 mm
- Compression Ratio 10.0:1
- Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
- Carburetion: Four 34.5 mm downdraft CV
- Ignition: Solid-state digital
- Power Output: ~100 hp (74.6 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
- Torque: 111 Nm (81.9 ft.lb) @ 6,000 rpm
- Drive Train
- Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh
- Clutch: Hydraulically actuated, multi-plate, wet clutch
- Final Drive: Enclosed drive shaft/hypoid gears
- Primary reduction 1.829
- Gear ratio, 1st 2.266
- 2nd 1.500
- 3rd 1.142
- 4th 0.916
- 5th 0.758
- Final reduction 2.833
- Dimensions
- Overall length 2,285 mm (89.9 inch)
- Overall width 935 mm (36.8 inch)
- Overall height 1,405 mm (55.3 inch)
- Wheelbase 1,555 mm (61.2 inch)
- Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inch)
- Rake and Trail: 27.3 degrees / 4.0 inch
- Seat height: 31.5 inch
- Fuel capacity: 7.4 gallon (28 l)
- Dry/Wet Weight: 635 lb / 660 lb
- Front Tire I: 120/70ZR-18 (1996-2002 for ABS model)
- Front Tire II: 110/80V-18 (1989-1995 for ABS model and 1989-2002 for non ABS model)
- Rear Tire: 160/70ZR-17; 160/70V-17
The ST1100 was optimized for long-distance touring with the following features:
- Low maintenance shaft driveDriveshaftA drive shaft, driveshaft, driving shaft, propeller shaft, or Cardan shaft is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and rotation, usually used to connect other components of a drive train that cannot be connected directly because of distance or the need to allow for relative movement...
- A unique longitudinalLongitudinal engineIn automotive engineering, a longitudinal engine is an internal combustion engine in which the crankshaft is oriented along the long axis of the vehicle, front to back....
V-4V4 engineA V4 engine is a V form engine with four cylinders and three main bearings.-Automobile use:Lancia produced several narrow-angle V4 engines from the 1920s through 1960s for cars like the Lambda, Augusta, Artena, Aprilia, Ardea, Appia, and Fulvia....
engine layout - Optional antilock brakes (ABS) and traction control systemTraction control systemA traction control system , also known as anti-slip regulation , is typically a secondary function of the anti-lock braking system on production motor vehicles, designed to prevent loss of traction of driven road wheels...
(TCS).