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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