Saw a police officer with one. Looks pretty good. Anyone rode one of these before? Or something similar?

http://powersports.honda.com/2012/st1300.aspx

Not a Goldwing type of guy, and may be getting too old to wish for a sportsbike. So this looks pretty good to me.

 

I thought about moving up to an ST1300, but I like to keep my bike's weight to 500 lbs or less.

 

Certainly a better looking (And touring) bike than the new VFR abomination Honda is producing these days.

 

I like those things, but I'm too short to ride one

 

You are referring to the 1200, right?

I do notice that you have hated on the VFR's in your past posts and would like to why. Have you owned or at least ridden one? The only complaint I have about mine is it's a bit boring, but that's probably a good thing, I think.

 

I love the 750's and 800's. The 1200 tilts way to far over on the "Touring" end of sport touring, which is ironic given its surprisingly short fuel range. Personal bias but I also find the 1200 to be simply downright ugly, a stark comparison to the insanely beautiful VFR800.

All things considered though it rides incredibly well, carries its weight well, and has some serious ****ing power. It's not a bad bike by any means, I'm simply dissapointed to see the VFR line stray a bit from its heritage.

 

Honda ST1300 - SIMPLY AWESOME

 

I have 2300 miles on a ST1100 and only 175 miles on the ST1300.
I think they are great.
That new vfr1200 is fugly.