Honda ST1100
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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).
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[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. Models with ABS also have front-rear linked brakes (LBS).
- 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.
[edit] Reviews
- 1998 Sport Tourers 1998 shootout, Motorcycle Online, #1
- Lightweight Tourers Comparison / Smiles Through the Miles 1996 shootout, Motorcycle Online, #1
- Honda Pan European ST1100 user reviews at dooyoo.co.uk
- ST1100 user reviews at epinions.com
- ST1100 vs Concours
- ST1100 vs Concours vs R1100RT
[edit] External links
- ST1100 discussion forum.
- ST-Owners - popular web forum for ST1100 and 1300
- ST-Riders - popular STOC ST Owners Club e-mail list and tech archive
- ST1100P information
- Singapore ST Owner Club Forum
- The Pan Clan (UK Owners Club)
