KEY FEATURES:
Large 12.4-Litre Carrying Space under Seat
The CB1300 offers a full 12.4 litres of space located right under the seat, designed to give its rider more freedom to cope with larger carrying needs without worrying about where to put it all. Room enough to carry a rain suit, goggles, gloves, road maps, magazines, or even a quick bite to eat. There's also room to carry any of several sizes of U-locks or other anti-theft devices, if so desired. The locking seat also keeps this compartment's contents safely out of sight, and thus out of the mind of potential thieves.
Offset Handlebar Risers
Not only can the CB1300's tube-type handlebar be adjusted forward and back slightly in the conventional range of adjustment, the handlebar's offset risers, mounted atop the forged aluminium upper triple-clamp, can be rotated 180 degrees to shift the entire positioning of the bar forward 20mm, thus providing a more comfortable reach to the bars for larger riders.
Newly Designed Multi-Segment LED Taillight
The CB's slim, upturned seat cowl terminates in a sharp, aggressive knife edge that integrates a newly designed multi-segment LED taillight into its sleek and sporty lines. Inset flush into the underside of the cowl, this large, impressive display features two 9-segment arrays of LEDs arranged in circular patterns that point directly back to effectively mimic the classic Honda dual-bulb taillight configuration.
This new LED design also makes possible one of the slimmest and lightest taillights in motorcycling, producing a brilliant glow that really grabs attention when it's needed most.
Dual Canister Instruments
The CB1300's large, full-featured instrument assembly features a modern dual-canister look that calls to mind the muscle bikes of the '80s. Its high-accuracy, fully electronic dials feature large back-lit characters on a black background and unique self-illuminated needles that actually light up for a more eye-catching night-time display.
Inside the tachometer unit is an LCD digital clock and 6-segment fuel gauge which gradually begins extinguishing its segments one-by-one when the fuel tank gets down to its last 4 litres of fuel. Between the two dials reside the usual assortment of LED indicators-including a blinking H.I.S.S warning light (when bike is unattended) and a fuel injection system failure indicator-and an advanced new riding computer display.
Brakes
Brakes were not only selected for top performance, but to also provide responsive operation and the most confidently assured control for such a big Naked machine. Its set of lightweight opposed 4-piston callipers are similar in design to those used on the ever-popular CBR900RR FireBlade, but thoroughly revised to provide the most optimum braking control this class of riding machine. The CB's large-diameter 310mm drilled floating rotors also feature a slimmer and lighter weight design which combine with a new inner hub design to achieve a lighter configuration for reduced unsprung weight and sharper, more responsive braking performance. The rear brake was also completely redesigned for a significant contribution to reduced unsprung weight with a lighter and more compact new pin-slide single-piston calliper replacing the earlier 2-piston calliper, and coupled with a smaller diameter 256mm rotor (down from the CB1300's 276mm disc).
Remarkably, this new system maintains the same responsive feel and highly effective balance of braking control. The front brake's hand lever also features a 6-position setting to best fit a wide range of hand sizes. Its compact master cylinder and precisely matched combination of Teflon and rubber brake lines assure light actuation and excellent feel that improves effective stopping power for greatly enhanced braking confidence to match its wide 310mm rotors.
Wheels and Tyres
The CB1300's impressive 5-spoke wheels feature a modern U-section spoke design that seems to slice forward through the air. Like the wheels seen on many recent professional race machines, these all-black rims offer lighter weight and excellent structural strength and rigidity while providing a strong visual emphasis on the CB1300's sport riding capabilities. The big CB's 17" front and rear rims mount wide-body tyres produced by both Michelin and Dunlop, which are intentionally not quite as wide as the tyres most frequently found on the latest Supersport machines, in order to ensure this hulking 'Super Naked' delivers remarkably light and effortless handling.
Dual Conventional Integrated Remote Reservoir Dampers
Leaning aggressively forward for longer axle travel and more progressive operation, this pair of integrated remote reservoir dampers feature new piston configurations and larger 14mm damper rods for greater cushioning control. They also feature 7-step adjustable spring preload and adjustable rebound damping that ensures a plush ride, a positive delivery of the engine's enormous power to the ground, and always confident control.
Double-Cradle Steel Tube Frame
Built on a classic double-cradle frame design, the CB1300's chassis components maintain only a very basic visual link to the past; its design and performance are instead firmly rooted in the here and now. Incorporating many of the most recent advances in chassis design for light, responsive handling, and an easygoing riding demeanour, the CB1300's double-cradle chassis was designed for light weight and compact dimensions that are singularly surprising for such an otherwise imposing beast. Featuring a strong double-tube backbone and carefully considered gusseting for an optimised balance of rigidity that helps this big machine settle securely into the sweepers while maintaining a fluid agility for easy changes of line, the CB's frame carries the engine in a composite 3-point mounting system that utilises a single rear rubber mount to transfer an exhilarating thrum of midrange vibration to the rider that viscerally emphasises its feel of performance, while effectively shutting out any annoying buzzes of high-frequency vibration.
