Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre motorcycle dimensions for 2002 is length 98.2 in (2,495 mm), width 36.2 in (920 mm), height 45.9 in (1,165 mm), wheelbase 64.6 in (1,640 mm), seat height 28.7 in (730 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).

Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre dimensions at a glance

Overall length
98.2 in (2,495 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
36.2 in (920 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
45.9 in (1,165 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
64.6 in (1,640 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
28.7 in (730 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Honda models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.

Length98.2 in (2,495 mm)
Observed category range: 64.6 in (1,640 mm) to 103.5 in (2,630 mm)
Width36.2 in (920 mm)
Observed category range: 29.9 in (760 mm) to 39 in (990 mm)
Height45.9 in (1,165 mm)
Observed category range: 31.2 in (792 mm) to 57.3 in (1,455 mm)
Wheelbase64.6 in (1,640 mm)
Observed category range: 52 in (1,320 mm) to 71.2 in (1,808 mm)
Seat height28.7 in (730 mm)
Observed category range: 25 in (635 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm)
Clearance5.5 in (140 mm)
Observed category range: 4.7 in (120 mm) to 6.5 in (165 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.

Length66th percentile
This model
98.2 in (2,495 mm)
Category median
96.6 in (2,454 mm)
1.6 in above the category median from 52 comparable Honda models.
Width65th percentile
This model
36.2 in (920 mm)
Category median
35.2 in (894 mm)
1 in above the category median from 44 comparable Honda models.
Height86th percentile
This model
45.9 in (1,165 mm)
Category median
44.3 in (1,125 mm)
1.6 in above the category median from 39 comparable Honda models.
Wheelbase45th percentile
This model
64.6 in (1,640 mm)
Category median
64.7 in (1,643 mm)
0.1 in below the category median from 98 comparable Honda models.
Seat height88th percentile
This model
28.7 in (730 mm)
Category median
27.2 in (690 mm)
1.6 in above the category median from 101 comparable Honda models.
Clearance78th percentile
This model
5.5 in (140 mm)
Category median
5.1 in (130 mm)
0.4 in above the category median from 38 comparable Honda models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 28.7 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

65.7% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 33.7 in (855 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 24.7 sq ft (2.3 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.5%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 98.2 in (2,495 mm) 96.6 in (2,454 mm) 1.6 in above median
Width 36.2 in (920 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 1 in above median
Height 45.9 in (1,165 mm) 44.3 in (1,125 mm) 1.6 in above median
Wheelbase 64.6 in (1,640 mm) 64.7 in (1,643 mm) 0.1 in below median
Seat height 28.7 in (730 mm) 27.2 in (690 mm) 1.6 in above median
Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm) 0.4 in above median

Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2002 98.2 in (2,495 mm) 36.2 in (920 mm) 45.9 in (1,165 mm) 64.6 in (1,640 mm) 28.7 in (730 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)

Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre dimensions FAQ

Is the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 28.7 in (730 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1.6 in above the category median.

Does the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 64.6 in (1,640 mm), giving the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.1 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.7% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.4 in above the category median.

Is the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre compact or large?

The representative overall length is 98.2 in (2,495 mm), making the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre longer than most comparable Honda models. 1.6 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 24.7 sq ft (2.3 m²).

What do the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 36.2 in (920 mm) and representative height is 45.9 in (1,165 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Honda models. The height is among the tallest comparable Honda models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre?

The main listed figures are overall length 98.2 in (2,495 mm), wheelbase 64.6 in (1,640 mm), seat height 28.7 in (730 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.