2006 Honda ST1300
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
2 of 5 total reports mention: tires.
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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).
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-31
Wheels
1 of 5 total reports mentions: wheels.
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2006 Honda ST1300 motorcycle was in a miniature tornado. *dt the consumer discovered his motorcycle laying on its side. The bike was scratched badly on its left side, the right mirror wa broken and the rubber bumper for the engine was squashed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-02
Service brakes
1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-07
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-09-16
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-08-02Equipment06V270000 On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.
Remedy: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "Reporting safety defects" Section of the…
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Honda ST1300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V270000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2006 Honda ST1300 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda ST1300?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Honda ST1300 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.