Honda CB 1300 SA versus Suzuki GSX 1400

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Honda

Honda CB 1300 SA

Sporttourer
Suzuki

Suzuki GSX 1400

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2006 bis 2011
Built von 2005 bis 2006
RRP
RRP
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Pros:
  • Velvety, silky, powerful, powerful engine
  • elastic engine with plenty of steam from the cellar
  • 90 Nm from 2,000 UMin
  • great in-line foursome with linear power output
  • The engine is really awesome!
Pros:
Cons:
  • heavy
  • no gear indicator
  • high consumption
Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.215 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
264 (max: 452 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Seat :
800 mm
Weight :
232 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.284 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor type unknown 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.402 ccm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kette

Performance

Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Performance: 114 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 117 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
339 km
Maximum speed: 225 km/h
Performance: 106 HP
Tank contents: 22 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Double loop (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork conventional (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Stereo struts (travel 116 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 256 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

From our point of view, the Honda CB1300 is a real insider tip on the market of used motorcycles. What you get here for about 5,000 euros in driving fun and quality is really enormous. This bike will still look good after 100,000 km, as long as you maintain it regularly. If you are looking for a classic big bike with an outstanding engine and addictive sound, you should take a test ride. The small disadvantages that a 15-year-old bike has compared to a modern machine are gladly accepted - very gladly even!
 
The test machine was kindly provided by ourselves for this test. Thank you Honda for building the CB1300!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Used (15 years old): 5.000 - 6.000 Euro
  • Years of construction: 2006-2011
  • Colours: red, black