This police-spec variant of the ST1300 sport-touring motorcycle was introduced for law-enforcement use in the mid-2000s, building on the same long-distance platform that had already established the ST family’s reputation for comfort, weather protection, and shaft-drive durability. The police version added factory provisions for duty equipment such as lights, sirens, radio gear, crash protection, and a solo riding setup, while retaining the model’s emphasis on smooth highway performance and all-day stability.
In North America, the police designation appeared by the 2005 model year and became a familiar sight with state and municipal agencies over the following decade. Honda’s own documentation and parts literature show the police ST1300 continuing through the 2017 model year, indicating a long single production run rather than a revival. During that period, the motorcycle evolved in step with the civilian ST1300 family, including later ABS-equipped versions and updated police-specific hardware, but its core mission remained consistent: a factory-prepared patrol motorcycle based on a proven sport-touring chassis.
Historically, this model is significant as one of the last major Honda police motorcycles built around a large transverse touring platform before the company shifted its law-enforcement focus to newer machines. For many agencies, it represented a practical blend of range, comfort, and equipment integration, making it a recognizable chapter in modern police motorcycle history.