Honda ST1100

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1997 ST1100ABS with aftermarket exhaust, otherwise stock.
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).

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. Originally conceived, designed and developed by Honda Germany as a major continent sport cruiser. With a huge 7.4 gallon gas tank that sits between your ankles, for better handling do to the low center of gravity, that gets up to 54 MPG. The ST1100 is a much better designed and comfortable long distance bike then the Japanese designed ST1300 or any of the new BMWs that need a rear Paralever to do what the ST does with out one. (I own all types of BMW's over the last forty years) A key problem with the new Japanese designed ST1300 is that it throws off a ton of engine, exhaust manifold and radiator HEAT onto the riders legs where the ST1100 does not. The ST1100 is the bike that are used by the Police in most of the EUC countries do to the handling, range, reliability, speed and comfort. The ST1100 has one of the best stock seats ever made for a motorcycle! A fully adjustable and BRIGHT headlight while riding and some of the best vibration free mirrors on any bike out today. I love it for the torque from the 90 degree V4 that is so smooth, solid and balanced.

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
  • 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 maintainence than the later versions in the form of making sure all connections are clean and tight. Even with proper maintainence, they are prone to failure given enough time and miles. If desired, the later model alternators can be used as an upgrade.


1991

1991 Honda ST1100 in Black
1991 Honda ST1100 in Black
1991 Honda ST1100 in Black
1991 Honda ST1100 in Black


1992

1992 Honda ST1100
1992 Honda ST1100 in Candy Glory Red
1992 Honda ST1100 in Candy Glory Red
1992 Honda ST1100 in Candy Glory Red
1992 Honda ST1100 in Candy Glory Red
1992 Honda ST1100 in Candy Glory Red



  • Available color: Candy Glory Red
  • It had an antilock braking system and a traction control system
  • The brake caliper and wheels were gold
  • The serial number began JH2SC264*NM200002.

1993

1993 Honda ST1100


  • Available color: Candy Glory Red
  • It had an antilock braking system and a traction control system
  • The serial number began JH2SC264*PM300001.

1994

1994 Honda ST1100


  • Available color: Gloss Black
  • It had an antilock braking system and a traction control system
  • The serial number began JH2SC264*RM400001.

1995

1995 Honda ST1100


  • Available color: Pure Red
  • It had an antilock braking system and a traction control system
  • The windshield was wider and more rigid
  • The air intakes were restyled
  • The serial number began JH2SC264*SM100001.

1996

1996 Honda ST1100


  • Available color: Pure Red
  • It had an antilock braking system and a traction control system
  • It also had the linked braking system
  • The air cooled alternator had a higher output from 18 amps to 40 amps.
  • The engine was a liquid cooled, 90 degree transverse V-four displacing 1085cc.
  • The bore and stroke were 73 mm x 64.8 mm.
  • The compression ratio was 10:1.
  • The valve system was a belt-driven DOHC with 4-valve per cylinder and shim under bucket.
  • The carburetor system had four 34.5 mm dowdraft, CV carbs.
  • The ignition system was transistorized with an electronic advance.
  • The starting system was electric start, of course.
  • The transmission was a constant mesh 5-speed.
  • The final drive was a shaft.
  • The front suspension was a 43 mm cartridge fork with TRAC anti-dive and 140 mm travel.
  • The rear suspension was a single shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping with a 120 mm travel.
  • The front tires were 120/70 ZR 18
  • The rear tires were 160/70 ZR 17
  • The front brakes were twin 296 mm discs with a 3 piston calipers, linked brake system (LBS) and ABS/TCS
  • The rear brakes was a single 296 mm disc with a 3 piston caliper, LBS and ABS/TCS
  • The seat height was 800 mm (31.5")
  • The dry weight was 298.4 kg (658 lb)
  • The wheelbase was 1555 mm (61.2")
  • The fuel tank capacity was 28 liters (6.2 Imp. gal. 5.2 U.S. gal.)The serial number began JH2SC264*TM200001.

1997

1997 Honda ST1100
1997 Honda ST1100 in Red
1997 Honda ST1100 in Red
1997 Honda ST1100 in Red
1997 Honda ST1100 in Red
1997 Honda ST1100 in Red
1997 Honda ST1100 in Red
1997 Honda ST1100 in Red
1997 Honda ST1100 in Red
1997 Honda ST1100 in Red



  • Available color: Pure Red
  • The bike had a linked braking system (LBS) with antilock brake system (ASBII)
  • The serial number began JH2SC264*VM300001.

1998

1998 Honda ST1100
1998 Honda ST1100 in Black
1998 Honda ST1100 in Black


  • Available color: Black-Z
  • The serial number began JH2SC264*WM800001.

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