The Honda Shadow RS motorcycle dimensions for 2010-2017 is length 98.8 in (2,510 mm), width 36.2 in (920 mm), height 44.3 in (1,125 mm), wheelbase 61.4 in (1,560 mm) to 61.5 in (1,562 mm), seat height 29.4 in (747 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.2 in (131 mm).
Honda Shadow RS dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Wheelbase
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 29.4 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
62.2% 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 37.3 in (948 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 24.9 sq ft (2.31 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.4%. 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 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 96.6 in (2,454 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
| Width | 36.2 in (920 mm) | 35.2 in (894 mm) | 1 in above median |
| Height | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | About the same as median |
| Wheelbase | 61.4 in (1,560 mm) | 64.7 in (1,643 mm) | 3.3 in below median |
| Seat height | 29.4 in (747 mm) | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in (131 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0 in above median |
Honda Shadow RS dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 36.2 in (920 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 61.5 in (1,562 mm) | 29.4 in (747 mm) | 5.2 in (131 mm) |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 61.5 in (1,562 mm) | 29.4 in (747 mm) | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 61.4 in (1,560 mm) | 29.4 in (747 mm) | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 61.4 in (1,560 mm) | 29.4 in (747 mm) | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 61.4 in (1,560 mm) | 29.4 in (747 mm) | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 61.4 in (1,560 mm) | 29.4 in (747 mm) | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 61.4 in (1,560 mm) | 29.4 in (747 mm) | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 61.4 in (1,560 mm) | 29.4 in (747 mm) | — |
Honda Shadow RS dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda Shadow RS seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.4 in (747 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.2 in above the category median.
Does the Honda Shadow RS have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 61.4 in (1,560 mm), giving the Honda Shadow RS a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 3.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 62.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda Shadow RS have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.2 in (131 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0 in above the category median.
Is the Honda Shadow RS compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98.8 in (2,510 mm), making the Honda Shadow RS longer than most comparable Honda models. 2.2 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 24.9 sq ft (2.31 m²).
What do the Honda Shadow RS width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 36.2 in (920 mm) and representative height is 44.3 in (1,125 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Honda models. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Honda Shadow RS dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: decreased from 61.5 in (1,562 mm) in 2010-2011 to 61.4 in (1,560 mm) in 2012-2017, a change of 0.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.