For the 1993 model year, the Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 540.1 lb (245 kg).
Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition is heavier than about 68.4% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 540.1 lb (245 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,099 cc |
| Torque | 90 lb-ft (122 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.66 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.03 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition weight FAQ
What is the Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 540.1 lb (245 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 68.4% of 166 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 720.1 lb (326.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 16.66 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.03 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition above or below the typical Honda motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg), the model is roughly 87.6 lb (39.7 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.