Honda ST1300 Pan-European vs Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda ST1300 Pan-Europeanstacks up against the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda ST1300 Pan-EuropeanYamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe
Model year20182013
Price$15,690
Engine1261 cc1295 cc
Horsepower126 hp97 hp
Torque125 Nm
Seat height31 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity7.7 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. CBS three-piston calipers.Double disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. CBS three-piston calipers.Single disc. Hydraulic.
Tires120/70-ZR18 / 170/60-ZR17 150/80-16 / 150/90-15

Honda ST1300 Pan-European vs Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda ST1300 Pan-European and the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda ST1300 Pan-European brings 126 hp, while the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe counters with 97 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: