The Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero motorcycle specifications include a 1,099 cc (67.06 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 283 kg (623.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 1998 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero 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.
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.
725 mm — taller than about 22% of Honda models.
Mechanical overview
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,099 cc (67.06 cu in) |
| Torque | 84.0 Nm (8.6 kgf-m or 62.0 ft.lbs) @ 2,500 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 283 kg (623.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 725 mm (28.5 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1837 hp/kg |
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.