Honda VT1100C Shadow (1988-90)

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The Honda VT1100C Shadow was a motorcycle model manufactured from 1988-1990. It was equipped with a liquid-cooled, four-stroke 45-degree V-twin engine, which had a capacity of 1099.2 cc and produced a maximum power of 67hp and a maximum torque of 102 Nm. The engine was paired with a five-speed transmission and a wet multiplate clutch. The motorcycle had a double cradle frame, 41mm Showa forks with 172mm wheel travel for the front suspension and a rear suspension with twin shocks and adjustable spring preload. The front brakes had 2x 269 mm disc 2 piston caliper and the rear had a 195 mm drum. The motorcycle’s wet weight was 265 kg and it had a fuel capacity of 13.2 litres. Its maximum speed was 172.4 km/h. The Honda VT1100C Shadow was available in two colours, Candy Wineberry Red and Black.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VT1100C Shadow

Year: 1988-90


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degreesV-Twin, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1099.2 cc / 67.07 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 87.5 x 91.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 2x 36mm Keihin carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 67 hp / 48.9 kW @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque: 102 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Double cradle
Front Suspension: 41mm Showa forks 172mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension: Twin shock 100mm wheel travel adjustable spring preload
Front Brakes: 2x 269 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 195 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 110/90-19
Rear Tyre: 140/90-15
Wet Weight: 265 kg / 584.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13.2 Litres / 3.4 US gal
172.4 km/h:

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