Honda Sabre ABS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda Sabre ABS motorcycle specifications include a 1,312 cc (80.06 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 298.9 kg (659 lb).

Key specifications

2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017Model years
1,312 ccDisplacement
298.9 kgWet weight
683 mmSeat height
16.6 LFuel tank
1,778 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201020112014201520162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2010 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2011Single disc. Anti-lock braking
20142017Double disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakes
2011Single disc. Anti-lock braking
20142017Single disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.
Wet weight
2011305 kg (672.4 lb)
20142016311 kg (685.6 lb)
2017323 kg (712.1 lb)
Wheelbase
201420171,786 mm (70.3 inches)
Trail
20142017115 mm (4.5 inches)

How the Honda Sabre ABS compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Displacement1,312 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 133% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 95th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight298.9 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 51% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 89th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height683 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 12th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity16.6 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 24% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 67th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement95th

1,312 cc — larger displacement than about 95% of Honda models.

Wet weight89th

298.9 kg — heavier than about 89% of Honda models, or lighter than about 11%.

Seat height12th

683 mm — taller than about 12% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity67th

16.6 L — larger than about 67% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,778 mm
This bike

1,778

Honda avg

1,431

24% above average.

Seat height683 mm
This bike

683

Honda avg

780

12% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,312 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,778 mmSeat 683 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 90/90-21 front / 170/80-15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-21
Rear tire size 170/80-15
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 170 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.86:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,312 cc (80.06 cu in)
Bore × stroke 89.5 x 104.3 mm (3.5 x 4.1 inches)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Valves per cylinder 3
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, one 38mm throttle body
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Digital with 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 41mm fork
Rear suspension Single shock
Front wheel travel 102 mm (4.0 inches)
Rear wheel travel 99 mm (3.9 inches)
Rake 33.0°
Trail 118 mm (4.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. ABS
Rear brakes Single disc. AS
Front tire 90/90-21
Rear tire 170/80-15

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 298.9 kg (659 lb)
Seat height 683 mm (26.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,778 mm (70.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 16.65 L (4.40 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Black
Price as new US$ 12799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Model ID: VT1300CSA

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.