The Honda Shadow Sabre motorcycle specifications include a 1,099 cc (67.06 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 265 kg (584.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda Shadow Sabre 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 34% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Honda models.
About 11% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 14th 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.
265 kg — heavier than about 83% of Honda models, or lighter than about 17%.
691 mm — taller than about 14% 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.
1,641
1,431
15% above average.
691
780
11% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/90-18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Front tire pressure | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.10 L (3.28 US qt) |
| Oil filter | HiFloFiltro HF303RC |
| Spark plug | DPR7EA9 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.96:1 (Undersquare) |
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 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 3.10 L (3.28 US qt) |
| Oil filter | HiFloFiltro HF303RC |
| Spark plugs | DPR7EA9 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm fork. |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability. |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 32.6° |
| Trail | 161 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Fork tube size | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-15 |
| Front tire pressure | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 265 kg (584.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 691 mm (27.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,641 mm (64.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.89 L (4.20 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.27 L (0.60 US gal) |
Electrical and instruments
| Battery | YTX14-BS |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Candy Red, Black Flame, Pearl Purple Flame |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Coolant | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Price as new | US$ 8299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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.