honda ST1300 problems
0 safety recalls. 5 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
WHEN APPLYING GREATER THAN 50% THROTTLE THE ENGINE CUTS TO 1/2 POWER NEAR 6000 RPM. IT ALSO LOSES THE IDLE AFTER 15-30 SECONDS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DIE. THIS IS VERY CONSISTENT AND HAPPENS DAILY ONCE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TR
DUNLOP SPORTMAX ROADSMART MOTORCYCLE TIRE DEVELOPED A "BUBBLE" ABOUT 2" X 8" ALONG THE CIRCUMFERENCE. TIRE WAS RENDERED USELESS AND WILL BE REPLACED WITHIN THE WEEK. *TR
1. FRONT TIRE ON A 2006 HONDA ST1300 MOTORCYCLE. THE TIRE IS A DUNLOP ROADSMART SIZE 120/70ZR18. THE TIRE HAD 11,275 MILES ON IT. I RUN 42PSI IN THE TIRE, RIDE TWO UP MOST OF THE TIME (RIDER=230LBS, PASSENGER=140LBS, MINIMAL GEAR IN THE BAGS). TIRE PRESSURE AND TIRE CONDITION…
PURCHASED THE BIKE APPROX.5 YEARS AGO,13,000 MILES,BEFORE THE 20,926 MILE MARK THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER WOULDNT RELEASE,BURNT UP REAR ROTOR,PADS AND HAD TO REPLACE THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER,EXPENSIVE REPAIR THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT,BELIEVE THE INTERNALS…
Common questions
Is the 2006 Honda ST1300 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.2 out of 10 based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 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 2006 Honda ST1300?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
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 2006 Honda ST1300?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 5 complaints on file, 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.