The Honda VT 1100 C Shadow motorcycle specifications include a 1,099 cc (67.06 cu in) engine, power of 78 hp (56.9 kW) @ 6,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 265 kg (584.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 1986 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow 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 44% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Honda models.
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.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th 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.
78 hp — more powerful than about 72% of Honda models with power data.
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%.
750 mm — taller than about 32% of Honda models.
13 L — larger than about 49% 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.
2,325
2,078
12% above average.
1,610
1,431
13% above average.
750
780
4% below average.
135
184
27% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/90-15 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| 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 HF202 |
| Spark plug | NGK DPR7EA-9, NGK DPR7EIX-9 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 249 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.294 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 294.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 71.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.96:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,099 cc (67.06 cu in) |
| Power | 78 hp (56.9 kW) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 101.0 Nm (10.3 kgf-m or 74.5 ft.lbs) @ 4,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 87.5 x 91.4 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 2 x 36mm Keihin |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 3.10 L (3.28 US qt) |
| Oil filter | HiFloFiltro HF202 |
| Spark plugs | NGK DPR7EA-9, NGK DPR7EIX-9 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Dual shock |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 33.0° |
| Trail | 154 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Fork tube size | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Single-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 110/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-15 |
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 245 kg (540.1 lb) |
| Seat height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,325 mm (91.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,610 mm (63.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.00 L (3.43 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.23 L/100 km (19.1 km/l or 44.98 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 121.3 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 172.0 km/h (106.9 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3184 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Battery | HYB16A-AB |
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Other specifications
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
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| Coolant | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
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.