The Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre motorcycle dimensions for 2002 is length 98.2 in (2,495 mm), width 36.2 in (920 mm), height 45.9 in (1,165 mm), wheelbase 64.6 in (1,640 mm), seat height 28.7 in (730 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).
Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.7 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
65.7% 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 33.7 in (855 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 24.7 sq ft (2.3 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.5%. 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 | 98.2 in (2,495 mm) | 96.6 in (2,454 mm) | 1.6 in above median |
| Width | 36.2 in (920 mm) | 35.2 in (894 mm) | 1 in above median |
| Height | 45.9 in (1,165 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 1.6 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 64.7 in (1,643 mm) | 0.1 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 1.6 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 98.2 in (2,495 mm) | 36.2 in (920 mm) | 45.9 in (1,165 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.7 in (730 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1.6 in above the category median.
Does the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 64.6 in (1,640 mm), giving the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.1 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.7% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.4 in above the category median.
Is the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98.2 in (2,495 mm), making the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre longer than most comparable Honda models. 1.6 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 24.7 sq ft (2.3 m²).
What do the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 36.2 in (920 mm) and representative height is 45.9 in (1,165 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Honda models. The height is among the tallest comparable Honda models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre?
The main listed figures are overall length 98.2 in (2,495 mm), wheelbase 64.6 in (1,640 mm), seat height 28.7 in (730 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.