Honda ST1100

Infobox Motorcycle


boxcolor = darkgreen
name = Honda ST1100
manufacturer = Honda
production = 1990–2002
class = Sport-touring
platform =
engine = 1085 cc longitudinal V-4
4xCV carburetors w 34.5 mm throttle bore
DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
73 mm x 64.8 mm bore/stroke
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Electric start
power = Convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on @ 8,500 rpm
torque = convert|79|lbft|Nm|abbr=on @ 6,000 rpm
transmission = 5 speed, shaft drive
Traction control optional
length = auto mm|2285|1
width = auto mm|935|1
height = auto mm|1405|1
dry_weight = Standard 288 kg (635 lb)
ABS 298 kg (657 lb)
wet_weight = Standard 317 kg (699 lb)
ABS 327 kg (721 lb)
wheelbase = auto mm|1554|1
seat_height = auto mm|800|1
frame = Steel tube
rake = 27-1/2 degrees
trail = auto mm|101|1
fuel_capacity = 7.4 US gallon / 28 l
suspension = Telescopic 43 mm (1996-2003 ABS model) 41 mm (1990-1995 ABS and all non-ABS models) front, 150 mm travel; adjustable rear shock, 120 mm travel
18 in front tire, 17 in rear
brakes = Linked; dual 3-piston hydraulic disk front; 3-piston hydraulic disk rear
ABS optional
turn_radius =
predecessor =
successor = Honda ST1300
aka = Pan-European
related =
similar = Kawasaki Concours
BMW R1100RT
Yamaha FJR1300

The Honda ST1100, also known as the Pan-European, is a sport touring motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda until 2002.

History

The ST1100 (ST from Sport Touring, 1100 from the engine capacity) began its production in 1990 and ended in 2002, although the police variant, the ST1100P, is still available as of 2007. [cite web | url= http://powersports.honda.com/police_cruiser/ST1100P.asp | title= The Honda ST1100P Police Motorcycle | work= America Honda | accessdate= 2007-07-16 ] A revamped model, the ST1300 which is also called the Pan-European, was launched in 2002 worldwide and was available in the US in 2003.

Features

The ST1100 was optimized for long-distance touring with the following features:
* Low maintenance shaft drive
* A unique longitudinal V-4 engine layout
* Optional antilock brakes (ABS) and traction control system (TCS). 1996 and later Models equipped with ABS also have front-rear linked brakes (LBS). ABS model years from 1992 through 1995 have traditional separate front and rear braking systems.
* 7.4 US gallon (28 l) fuel tank, one of the largest ever supplied for a motorcycle, giving it a range in excess of 300 miles (480 km)
* 40 amp, air-cooled alternator to power multiple accessories such as auxiliary lighting and electrically heated clothing (Early models had a problematic 28 amp alternator which can be upgraded to the 40 amp version)

Recalls and Common Problems

* Models manufactured from 1991 through 1995 were equipped with a 28 amp, oil-cooled alternator and a separate voltage regulator/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.fact|date=July 2007 If desired, the later model alternators can be used as an upgrade.
* Models manufactured from 1992 to 1993 were issued a recall due to issues with the bank angle sensor which may have caused the engine to shut off unexpectedly. [cite web | title= Recall details - Unexpected shut down of engine | url= http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/searches/expand.asp?uniqueID=52D342DD4E85B96880256BB900269161 | date= 19 July 1995 | work= Vehicle & Operator Services Agency recall website | accessdate= 2007-10-08]
* Corrosion on the swingarm, seizing brake calipers and poor paint quality are issues which affects the older bikes particularly. [cite web | title= Honda ST1100 Pan European (1989-2004) - Motorcycle Review (MCN) | url= http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=5&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorcyclenews.com%2FMCN%2Fbikereviews%2Fsearchresults%2FBike-Reviews%2FHonda%2FHonda-ST1100-1989-2004%2F%3F%26R%3DEPI-320&ei=yYgKR5eONYakwgG8j6XzCA&usg=AFQjCNFKCuhJ4auTZKbHv9bXAlJIOD42Rg&sig2=VCU9kJOGfvlFXCJeB5nEsg | work= Motorcycle News website | accessdate= 2007-10-08]

See also

*Honda ST series

References

External links

*dmoz|Recreation/Motorcycles/Makes_and_Models/Honda|Honda
* [http://www.pan-europe.utvinternet.ie/ Manual, part numbers, guides, links, ...]
* [http://will.mylanders.com/mc/st1100/audiovox/ Adding aftermarket cruise control to the ST1100]
* [http://home.insightbb.com/~mmartin36/index.htm Mike Martin's ST Page]

Reviews

* [http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mccompare/sporttour98.html 1998 Sport Tourers] 1998 shootout, Motorcycle Online
* [http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mccompare/ltourers.html Lightweight Tourers Comparison / Smiles Through the Miles] 1996 shootout, Motorcycle Online
* [http://will.mylanders.com/outdoors/motorcycle/notes/read.pl?file=100 ST1100 vs Concours]
* [http://will.mylanders.com/outdoors/motorcycle/notes/read.pl?file=38 ST1100 vs Concours vs R1100RT]