The Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Spirit motorcycle specifications include a 1,099 cc (67.06 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 252.2 kg (556 lb).
Key specifications
The 2000 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Spirit compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 95% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 88th percentile across Honda models.
About 7% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Honda models.
About 18% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,099 cc — larger displacement than about 88% of Honda models.
729 mm — taller than about 22% of Honda models.
15.9 L — larger than about 62% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,651
1,431
15% above average.
729
780
7% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 270 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.96:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,099 cc (67.06 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 87.5 x 91.4 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Two 36mm CV Keihin |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Digital two Plugs per Cylynder |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel tubular |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks with five-position adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 153 mm (6.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. twin piston caliper |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). mechanical drum |
| Front tire | 110/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 252.2 kg (556 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 729 mm (28.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,651 mm (65.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.89 L (4.20 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.27 L (0.60 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.88 L/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 136.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black, Twilight Silver/black, American Red/Black |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Chrome Staggered Duals |
| Price as new | US$ 7995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Great bikes. I´ve owned two of them. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.