Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Spirit Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2000, 2002Model years
1,099 ccDisplacement
252.2 kgDry weight
729 mmSeat height
15.9 LFuel tank
1,651 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20002002
Year-specific specification changes

The 2000 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2002250.8 kg (552.9 lb)
Front brakes
2002Single disc
Rear brakes
2002Expanding brake
Fuel capacity
200219.10 L (5.05 US gal)
Fuel control
2002Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Reserve fuel capacity
20022.70 L (0.71 US gal)

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.

Displacement1,099 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 95% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 88th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height729 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 7% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity15.9 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 18% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement88th

1,099 cc — larger displacement than about 88% of Honda models.

Seat height22nd

729 mm — taller than about 22% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity62nd

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.

Wheelbase1,651 mm
This bike

1,651

Honda avg

1,431

15% above average.

Seat height729 mm
This bike

729

Honda avg

780

7% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,099 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,651 mmSeat 729 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 110/90-19 front / 170/80-15 rear

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.