The Honda VT 1100 C Shadow motorcycle dimensions for 1986-1995 is length 91.5 in (2,325 mm), wheelbase 63.4 in (1,610 mm), seat height 27.8 in (705 mm) to 29.5 in (750 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).
Honda VT 1100 C Shadow 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.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.6 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.2% 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 28.1 in (715 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
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 | 91.5 in (2,325 mm) | 96.6 in (2,454 mm) | 5.1 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 64.7 in (1,643 mm) | 1.3 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.6 in (728 mm) | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 1.5 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
Honda VT 1100 C Shadow dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 91.5 in (2,325 mm) | — | — | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 29.5 in (750 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — | 27.8 in (705 mm) | — |
Honda VT 1100 C Shadow dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.6 in (728 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1.5 in above the category median.
Does the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63.4 in (1,610 mm), giving the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in above the category median.
Is the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow compact or large?
The representative overall length is 91.5 in (2,325 mm), making the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow shorter than most comparable Honda models. 5.1 in below the category median.
Did the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 29.5 in (750 mm) in 1986 to 27.8 in (705 mm) in 1995, a change of 1.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow?
The main listed figures are overall length 91.5 in (2,325 mm), wheelbase 63.4 in (1,610 mm), seat height 28.6 in (728 mm), and ground clearance 5.3 in (135 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.