Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE motorcycle specifications include a 1,099 cc (67.06 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 260 kg (573.2 lb).

Key specifications

1996, 1997, 1998, 2000Model years
1,099 ccDisplacement
88.3 Nm @ 2,500 rpmTorque
260 kgDry weight
730 mmSeat height
Model years covered
1996199719982000
Year-specific specification changes

The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
19982000261 kg (575.4 lb)
Torque
199790.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs)
1998200088.0 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs) @ 2,500 rpm
Power/weight ratio
199820000.1916 hp/kg

How the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE 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.

Displacement1,099 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 95% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 88th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height730 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 6% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement88th

1,099 cc — larger displacement than about 88% of Honda models.

Seat height23rd

730 mm — taller than about 23% of Honda models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,099 cc
Chassis snapshot

Seat 730 mm
5-speed

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,099 cc (67.06 cu in)
Torque 88.3 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 65.1 ft.lbs) @ 2,500 rpm
Valves per cylinder 3
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 260 kg (573.2 lb)
Seat height 730 mm (28.7 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.1923 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.