Honda ST1300 Pan European (SC51) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,261cc Longitudinal 90° V4 DOHC 16V + Shaft Drive · Source: Honda ST1300 Pan European (SC51) (2002–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda ST1300 Pan European (SC51) (2002–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2002–2016 Honda ST1300 Pan European (SC51) (chassis SC51) requires 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MA, API SG/SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.9 L (4.12 US qt) with filter service (15410-MCJ-000 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI front (120/70ZR18 M/C (59W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (170/60ZR17 M/C (72W)), paired with 4× NGK CR8EH-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ14S battery.
Drain only: 3.7 L (3.91 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~493 km (306 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MA · API SG/SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.9 L (4.12 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.7 L (4.97 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15410-MCJ-000 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 30 N·m (22.1 lb-ft / 3.06 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 150 ml (0.15 L) — SAE 80W-90 Hypoid Gear Oil GL-5 (150 ml shaft) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70ZR18 M/C (59W) · Rear: 170/60ZR17 M/C (72W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR8EH-9 × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ14S (12V 11.2Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Enclosed Shaft Final Drive (150 ml SAE 80W-90 GL-5) |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1261 cc · 126 hp @ 8,000 rpm · 125 N·m (92.2 lb-ft) @ 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 790 mm (31.1 in) · 326 kg (719 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 29 L (7.7 US gal) · ~17 km/L → ~493 km (306 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 12,000 km / 24,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 24,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Replaced the belt-cam ST1100 with an aluminum twin-spar frame, chain-cam longitudinal 1,261cc V4, upper/lower split 29.0 L fuel tanks, and 290 kPa touring tire pressures.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Honda big-bore CB1100/CB1300 and VFR V4 touring family using spin-on filter HF204 and hydraulic DOT 4 clutch actuation.