Sometimes you just want to wear your aggression on your sleeve, and that’s why the new Sabre is ready to do your talking for you. The Sabre’s muscular pro-street style provides a classic ride, with ergonomics to match. Add an impressive 1300cc V-twin engine complete with Honda’s sophisticated Programmed Fuel Injection, and you’ll be rolling down the meanest streets with a bike that’s as tough as it looks: the 2010 Sabre. Also available with Anti Lock Braking, the Sabre comes in Black and Candy Red. In dealerships March 2010.

What happens when you take the wicked, stripped-down styling cues of our Fury chopper and throw in a large dose of pro-street dragster? Well, you’re looking at it: the all-new Honda Sabre. And trust us, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Start with the beefy, Fury-derived 1312cc liquid-cooled, 52º V-twin, featuring Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) and performance as muscular as it is seamless. Smooth, maintenance-free shaft final drive merely makes it that much better. And then, of course, there’s the look—short, sporty fenders, all-black frame, and a raked-out fork that screams, “You want some of this?”

Make room, Main Street. The all-new Honda Sabre is here.

V-twin Virtuoso.
A powerful 1312cc, 52º V-twin engine with a single-pin crankshaft beats at the heart of the new Sabre, pumping out heaps of torque, all with that inimitable V-twin sound and feel.

Long, Low, Lean and Mean.

•  Raked-out front end.

•  Asphalt-skimming saddle.

• Fat rear tire.

• Looooong wheelbase.

•  In other words, Pro Street styling from tip to tail.

Features/Benefits
•  New muscular pro-street styling with a raked-out front end for an aggressive stance and stylized curved frame downtube create a unique custom look.

•  New bars are low, narrow and set forward for an aggressive pro-street riding position.

•  Minimalist front and rear fenders plus a sleek one-piece seat enhance the Sabre’s bold design.

•  Specially designed tank-mounted chrome housing features a speedometer

•  1312cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin delivers strong low-end and mid-range torque, with ample power for passing and relaxed cruising. Unique dual exhaust offers throaty exhaust note.

•  Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) incorporates a single 38mm-diameter throttle body.

•  Slim radiator mounts unobtrusively to accent the Sabre’s clean lines.

•  Optional ABS

Honda Genuine Accessories
•  Boulevard Screen (tinted), Backrest and Pad (low/tall-narrow), Backrest and Rear Carrier Mounting Brackets, Leather Saddlebag (24L-plain/studded), Synthetic Saddlebag (18L-plain/studded), Saddlebag Bracket, Tank Belt (plain/studded), Rear Carrier, Custom Grips, Passenger Floorboard, Oil Dipstick, Engine Guard, Custom Footpeg, Lower Cowl Spoiler, Chrome Sidecover, Driving Light (PIAA Type), Throttle Cable (braided), Clutch Cable (braided), Front Brake Hose (braided), Rear Brake Hose (braided), Audio Attachment Kit.

Honda Genuine Accessories
•  Boulevard Screen (tinted), Backrest and Pad (low/tall-narrow), Backrest and Rear Carrier Mounting Brackets, Leather Saddlebag (24L-plain/studded), Synthetic Saddlebag (18L-plain/studded), Saddlebag Bracket, Tank Belt (plain/studded), Rear Carrier, Custom Grips, Passenger Floorboard, Oil Dipstick, Engine Guard, Custom Footpeg, Lower Cowl Spoiler, Chrome Sidecover, Driving Light (PIAA Type), Throttle Cable (braided), Clutch Cable (braided), Front Brake Hose (braided), Rear Brake Hose (braided), Audio Attachment Kit.

US Specifications

2010 Honda VT1300CSA Sabre ABS

MSRP: $11,799.00; ABS model $12,799.00 USD

Engine

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

Chassis

Suspension 
Front: 41mm fork; 4.0 inches travel

Suspension 
Rear: Single shock; 3.9 inches travel

Brakes 
Front: Single 336mm disc with twin-piston caliper

Brakes Rear: 296mm disc with single-piston caliper; Optional ABS and CBS available in Black color only

Tire 
Front: 90/90-21

Tire Rear: 170/80-15

Dimensions

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 Red (ABS/CBS available in Black color only)

Curb Weight*: 659 pounds (VT1300CS) / 676 pounds (VT1300CSA ABS)

*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel–ready to ride.
Meets current EPA standards.
California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
All figures are preliminary and subject to change.

For more discussion on the VT1300CS got to link