Honda Phantom

Harley Davidson indeeds became one of American greatest legend with it's classic style motorcycle. But, it doesn't mean that no other country has classic bike. Japan is an example.
Honda Phantom is an example of Japan's classic style motorcycle. It has already succeed sold in some country such as Thailand in South East Asia.

Honda Phantom – Thailand

Honda Phantom is the most popular big motorbike in Thailand and chosen as favorite touring bike. Built under license here in Thailand they are tough bikes, ultra reliable with a very good turn of speed and above all very comfortable to ride. Also, in the very unlikely event of mechanical failure they can be repaired almost anywhere in Thailand.

The Honda Phantom
With electric start, single cylinder, four stroke engines with six gears and a top speed of 155 km/h. Tubeless tires, alloy wheels, front and rear disc brakes and crash bars are some of the features. With a long wheelbase they will give you a comfortable ride on Thai highways.

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Honda ST1300, Another Honda’s Touring Bike

It is another choice of Honda touring bike, Honda ST1300. A lot of people think that it is not as luxurious as Goldwing, but for one who love sporty touring bike, I think Honda ST1300 is a very very good choice. Here is the Technical specification of the bike.

 

Honda ST1300 Specifications
Manufacturer: Honda
MSR: $12999
Model ID: ST1300
Model Year: 2003
Type: Honda Touring Motorcycle
Emissions: NA
Available Colors: Metallic Dark Silver
Honda ST1300 Engine:
Engine Type: 1261cc liquid-cooled longitudinally mounted 90-degree V-4
Bore and Stroke: 78.0mm x 66.0mm
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with automatic enricher circuit
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
Honda ST1300 Drive Train:
Transmission: Five-speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Honda ST1300 Suspension:
Front Suspension: 45mm HMAS cartridge fork; 4.6-inch travel
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.8-inch travel
Honda ST1300 Brakes:
Front Brakes: Dual full-floating 310mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers
Rear Brake: Single 316mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper
Front Tire: 120/70ZR-18
Rear Tire: 170/60ZR-17
Honda ST1300 Dimensions:
Rake: 26 degrees
Trail: 98.0mm
Wheelbase: 58.7 inches
Seat Height: 31.1 inches
Dry Weight: 624 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 7.7 gallons