The new body work efficiently secures space and expands the fuel tank capacity from 62L to 78L, giving it the largest capacity in its class. Combined with engine characteristics that allow for good fuel efficiency, it is now possible to go touring for longer than ever.

Equipped with a large digital meter that uses an LCD display with excellent visibility. Including a speedometer with a bar graph-type tachometer which is located in the center. It displays various information such as a fuel gauge and instantaneous fuel consumption, an hour meter, an outboard water temperature meter, an external temperature meter, maximum speed history, an economic riding indicator, and so on.

The relaxed riding position provides generous room for riders to stretch their legs. This greatly improves comfort. Combined with a newly designed seat, cruising is more comfortable than before.

All STX models are equipped with an immobilizer function that determines whether the engine can be started by electronic inquiry from the ignition key and ECU.