honda ST1300 problems
0 safety recalls. 6 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.
Top trouble spots 1 category with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
FRONT TIRE:DUNLOP ROADSMART MOTORCYCLE TIRE HAS APPARENT LOSS OF BELT INTEGRITY. LARGE BUBBLE ABOUT 10 INCHES LONG BY ABOUT 3 INCHES WIDE CAUSES FRONT OF BIKE TO SHAKE. HATE TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED HAD THE TIRE RUBBER FAILED. BTW YOUR TIRE SELECTION DOESN'T LIST THE…
TREAD SEPARATION ON A DUNLOP SPORTMAX ROADSMART MOTORCYCLE TIRE, SIZE 120/70ZR18 M/C. A PIECE OF TREAD APPROXIMATELY 1.5" X 3" SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CARCASS. TIRE WAS INFLATED TO THE RECOMMENDED 42 PSI. TIRE HAD BEEN IN SERVICE APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS, WITH <=4852 MILES…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ST1300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, THE STEERING SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT MUST HOLD THE VEHICLE VERY TIGHTLY IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. THE DEALER STATED THAT…
2005 HONDA ST1300 MOTORCYCLE. I PURCHASED A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM THAT WAS MADE BY TIREGARD (HTTP://WINGSTUFF.COM/PGROUP_DETAIL/40_HOME_MONTHLY_SPECIALS/23662_SHOW_CHROME_TIREGARD_TIRE_AIR_PRESSURE_MONITOR/) THIS IS A WIRELESS SYSTEM WHICH CONSISTS OF TWO SENSORS…
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Common questions
Is the 2005 Honda ST1300 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.0 out of 10 based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Honda ST1300 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2005 Honda ST1300?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is tires, with 4 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $150 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The tires is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $150 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Honda ST1300 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2005 Honda ST1300?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 6 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $150, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.