Honda Stateline VT1300CRA ABS: history, specs, pictures
| Honda Stateline VT1300CRA ABS | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2010 - 2011 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | liquid-cooled 52° V-twin SOHC; three valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel System | PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, one 38mm throttle body |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed, manual Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm fork; 4.0 inches travel Rear: Single shock; 3.9 inches travel |
| Brakes | Front: Single 336mm disc with twin-piston caliper Combined ABS Rear: 296mm disc with single-piston caliper Combined ABS |
| Front Tire | 140/80-17 |
| Rear Tire | 170/80-15 |
| Wheelbase | 70.31 inches (1786 mm) |
| Seat Height | 26.81 inches (681 mm) |
| Weight | 305.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda Stateline VT1300CRA ABS was a liquid-cooled 52° V-twin SOHC; three valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda between 2010 and 2011.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1312.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 140/80-17 front tire and a 170/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 336mm disc with twin-piston caliper Combined ABS in the front and a 296mm disc with single-piston caliper Combined ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm fork; 4.0 inches travel while the rear was equipped with a Single shock; 3.9 inches travel. The wheelbase was 70.31 inches (1786 mm) long.
2010 Honda Stateline VT1300CRA ABS[edit | edit source]
With the extra safety brought in by the ABS system, the 2009 Honda Stateline VT1300CRA became even better and more appealing for riders who are concerned with their safety in difficult conditions. The ABS system does not modify the cool looks of the Stateline, so you practically get more bike with the same attitude, only with better-performing brakes on wet roads or when emergency stops are needed.
As for the rest, the 2009 Stateline VT1300CRA ABS retains the killer bobber looks with the fat 140mm front tire, custom-look pulled back handlebars and the streamlined design with in-frame seat and a laid back riding position commanding attention from a distance.
2011 Honda Stateline VT1300CRA ABS[edit | edit source]
As cool as the 2010 Honda Stateline is, there still is one thing to make this bobber even better. Honda brought ABS brakes to the pro street game, and the new Stateline VT1300CRA ABS is the epitome of cool looks and safety-focused technology. Boasting the same unaltered character of the base model, the upgraded version retains the custom looks, but blends more technology in the build.
With a Pro Street looks which may deceive many people they're looking at a terribly expensive machine, the 2010 Honda Stateline VT1300CRA ABS retails for a fraction of the price a truly bespoke two-wheeler. And you can use the rest of the money for gas and accessories.