Honda Stateline 1300 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Stateline 1300 is Honda's answer to the metric cruiser crowd, and honestly it does most things right. That 1312cc parallel-twin punches harder than the numbers suggest, pulling cleanly from low revs without the drama of a V-twin. It's smooth, refined, and bulletproof reliable — classic Honda. Used examples from 2010-2014 typically show up with under 20,000 miles and very few issues beyond worn rear tires and maybe a cracked windshield if the previous owner added one. Where it loses points is character. This bike won't make your soul sing. The riding position is comfortable but compromise-heavy — not quite a proper low-slung cruiser, not quite a standard. Handling is competent but forgettable, and that chrome-heavy styling dates it faster than you'd hope. Check the final drive for any leaks and inspect the fuel petcock on older units, known weak spots. For the money — typically $4,500-$7,000 used — you're buying serious reliability and a genuinely capable highway cruiser. Just don't expect Harley soul or sport bike thrills.