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Test Honda CB 1300 S ABS

Test Honda CB 1300 S ABS
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Honda has given the CB 1300 a half-shell fairing and the ABS of the CBF 600. That sounds like less than what actually came about.

Ralf Schneider

04/13/2005

She is having a powerful motorcycle
a formidably large, smooth-faced engine. Big Block, the Be-
Griff is literally imposing when you see the 1284 four-cylinder enthroned in its double loop frame. In addition, a bulbous tank, recently a frame-mounted half-shell fairing, both painted in metallic red and white, which is reminiscent of the CB 1100 R from 1981, which in turn was inspired by the legendary RSC endurance racers. All of them are motorcycles with impressive dynamics despite considerable body.
24 years later, the first impression is that the CB 1300 is a master at concealing kilos. The 264-kilogram chunk is so light and agile that the upright driver at the high handlebars steers through the city traffic that the playful boy in the man likes to indulge in a few extra dangles. Just to enjoy how this finely balanced mass works from one slant to the other. At the same time, however, the professionally skeptical tester in the same man reports, you know that, already the CB 1300 without
Half-shell is quite handy, I have
but not completely convinced in the high-speed stability.
24 minutes later, the CB 1300 S made it clear that the skeptical tester wasn’t doing too much that day
will have to say. She got away from
let their cultivated, powerful engine arrows on the autobahn, initially on
a flawless piece through the gears-
ge accelerated and then passed a collection of rowdy raised bridge heels and patches. Sometimes upright, sometimes at an incline, and constantly nudging gently against the rev limiter, which kicks in in the last, fifth gear at Tacho 240. Without moving the handlebars, without being disturbed by aerodynamic incidents such as a backpack on the rider’s hump. She let even deliberate suggestions fade away immediately. As
also always that of Honda not closer
The designated adaptation of the chassis looks like and what role does the properly protective frame-fixed half-shell play? everything goes well together.
Last but not least, the tires. Michelin has developed a special front tire especially for the new CB 1300, the Macadam 100 X »D«. At the rear, the C version is still used, also a special development for the CB 1300. And although the Macadam is really not one of the test editors’ favorite tires, it deserves a correspondingly high praise on the fat Honda. Not only for its possible contribution to high-speed stability, but also for good grip and for its leadership qualities in long curves.
And it goes on happily. The MOTORRAD kickback route, for example, is a real test for everyone
Machine. And often also for the courage of the driver. Not so with the CB 1300, which simply irons over it without any terrifying handlebar reactions. On the help of one
She can do without the steering damper.
Certainly the most important contribution to this is made by the soft fork,
which thanks to ample negative spring deflection keeps the front wheel largely on the ground even under brute acceleration. It goes without saying that the heavy weight and the long wheelbase are also a tendency
to hit the handlebars like a light one-
ten super athletes right from the start
hardly let it arise. But among the
The Honda applies to large, conservatively built naked bikes XJR, GSX and ZRX
as before as a handling lighter and can
only crown this virtue in the current, new version with driving stability,
which leaves nothing to be desired. In this
is their special achievement.
A small weakness of the soft
Fork set-up ?? what comes next is really complaining at a high level, but at least noticeable ?? comes to light when braking on undulating asphalt. The fork offers a bit too little bottom-through reserves when the snappy brakes really work, the front tire whimpers and the ABS in view of the
near blocking limit is virtually on high alert. Then bite
the next mediocre bump in the road contact of the front wheel off, and the system gets all pumps and
Sensors to do full to reduce the brake pressure in order to avoid a fall.
In such a situation it takes a relatively long time until the full braking power is applied again. This is also more due to the sluggish work of the fork than the ABS, which pleases on less pronounced, quickly successive waves with very short control intervals that are only noticeable in the levers through a gentle pulsation. Very similar to the ABS of the CBF 600 and therefore convincing all round (see page 50). MOTORRAD will test the brakes and ABS as soon as possible, also using measurements; there was not enough time for this test-
need agile series of measurements.
The potential for emergencies, which
measuring it is an important one
Thing, but not defining life with the CB 1300. It is for the limit
well equipped, but prefers to be quick in peace. Yes fast. Afloat would be a
too harmless expression. Your handiness
and the aforementioned balance
meet with the best motor manners.
A narrow bend at the stop
measure across to then at the vertex
the four-cylinder with a gentle load change
to get dressed again, that can
the hummingbird is almost perfect. And then this bear strength and bear calm with which it pushes you forward. The torque sink at 4800 rpm is still over 100 Nm, otherwise there is only full thrust, excellent elasticity and uninhibited revving up to the limiter at 8500 rpm. Every now and then a few vibrations, more to be seen in the rear-view mirrors than really felt on the handlebars or in the footrests. Almost needless to say, the gearbox can be shifted just as easily and precisely. Five hundred kilometers of winding country roads without a single switchboard? No problem with the CB, but not a matter of course with every motorcycle.
What should even a critical mind find to criticize? Consumption? 5.6 liters on moderate country roads-
drive are certainly not a world economy record, on the other hand, hardly an engine of this displacement and performance class has swallowed less on the test lap. In addition, the 21 liter tank capacity is still enough
for over 350 kilometers, so what the heck?
The evening provides two hours of sunshine, and the Swabian Alb still has at least 2000 curves ready. You can leave now, skeptical tester.

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