Honda is about to release its new Sabre in the U.S. shortly continuing its run of chopper-esc motorcycles such as the Fury. The Sabre is very much styled after the Fury but hopefully won’t resort to chromed plastic as much as the Fury does (awful, just awful) While the Sabre does look good and most likely will perform adequately given the Honda heritage it lacks the chopper soul and unique WOW! factor that comes with choppers. If anything it’s just a little too perfect looking.
The Sabre is priced at $11,799.00 standard, and the ABS model will make your bank account $12,799.00 lighter.
Specs are below and if you pick one up let RTWW know what you think of your new ride
2010 Honda Sabre | Specifications
Model: VT1300CS / VT1300CSA 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 available in Black color only
Tires
Front: 90/90-21
Rear: 170/80-15
Wheelbase: 70.0 inches
Rake (Caster Angle): 33°
Trail: 118.0mm (4.6 inches)
Seat Height: 26.9 inches
Fuel Capacity: 4.4 gallons
Colors: Black, Candy Dark Red (ABS/CBS available in Black color only)
Curb Weight*: 659 pounds (VT1300CS) / 676 pounds (VT1300CSA ABS)
Honda’s other chopper styled bike, The Fury…
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