2012 Honda Sabre (ABS) | Preview

By
Ron Lieback
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2012 Honda Motorcycle

One glance at the 2012 Honda Sabre and it’s easy to see aggressive styling was the direct approach of the designers.

But although muscular, the Sabre’s pro-street styling doesn’t mean hard-on-the-body ergonomics; the Sabre was designed to provide a classical feel paired with comfortable ergos.

Regarding the VT1300 CS’s monster 1312 liquid-cooled, 52-degree twin, Honda says: “add an impressive V-twin engine complete with Honda’s sophisticated Programmed Fuel Injection, and you’ll be rolling down the meanest streets with a bike that’s as tough as it looks: the 2012 Sabre.”

For 2012, the Honda Sabre is only available in one color: Ultra Blue Metallic.

Following are the specs, color option and MSRP for the 2012 Honda Sabre.

2012 Honda Sabre Specs:

  • Model: VT1300CS / VT1300CS ABS

  • Engine Type: 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin

  • Bore and Stroke: 89.5mm x 104.3mm

  • Compression ratio: 9.2:1

  • Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder

  • Induction: PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, one 38mm throttle body

  • Ignition: Digital with 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder

  • Transmission: Five-speed

  • Final Drive: Shaft

  • Suspension Front: 41mm fork; 4.0 inches travel

  • Rear: Single shock; 3.9 inches travel

  • Brakes Front: Single 336mm disc with twin-piston caliper

  • Rear: 296mm disc with single-piston caliper

  • Optional ABS and CBS (VT1300CS ABS)

  • Tires Front: 90/90-21

  • Rear: 170/80-15

  • Wheelbase: 70.3 inches

  • Rake (Caster Angle): 33°

  • Trail: 115.0mm (4.5 inches)

  • Seat Height: 26.9 inches

  • Fuel Capacity: 4.4 gallons

  • Estimated Fuel Economy: 46 mpg

  • Curb Weight: 664 pounds (VT1300CS) / 679 pounds (VT1300CS ABS)

2012 Honda Sabre Color Option / MSRP:

  • Ultra Blue Metallic / $12,250

  • Ultra Blue Metallic ABS / $13,250

Availability: January 2012

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