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Honda VT1100C Shadow (1985-86)

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Honda VT1100C Shadow (1985-86)

At a glance

Capacity
1099.2 cc / 67.07 cu-in
Power
78.4 hp / 58.4 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
101 Nm / 10.1 kg-m @ 4500 rpm
Seat height
750 mm / 29.5 in

The full picture.

The Honda VT1100C Shadow is a motorcycle produced between in 1985-1986 with a four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder engine, and a liquid cooling system. The bike has 2x 36mm Keihin carburetors, CDI ignition, and is started electrically. It reaches a max power of 78.4 hp / 58.4 kW @ 6000 RPM and a torque of 101 Nm / 10.1 kg-m @ 4500 RPM. It has a 5-speed transmission and shaft final drive. Its double cradle frame is paired with a 41mm Showa telescopic fork front suspension and dual shock rear suspension with front and rear wheel travel at 150mm / 5.9in and 100mm / 3.9in respectively. With front brakes consisting of two 269mm discs and two piston calipers and rear brakes with a 195mm drum, the bike has a caster angle of 57 degrees and a trail of 153.5 mm / 6.04 in. The motorcycle’s dimensions are length 2325mm / 91.5in, width 810mm / 31.9in, and height 1230mm / 48.4in, with a wheelbase of 1610mm / 63.1in, a seat height of 750mm / 29.5in, and a ground clearance of 135mm / 5.3in. The dry weight of the bike is 245kg / 540lbs, while the wet weight is 265kg / 584lbs. It has a fuel capacity of 15 litres / 4.0 US gal and a reserve of 3 litres / 0.8 US gal. On average, it consumes 45 mpg and brakes at 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: – / 36.5 m. It can run a standing 1/4 mile in 13.6 sec / 151.4 km/h with a top speed of 172.4 km/h.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VT1100C Shadow

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1985-86
EngineFour stroke, 45 degreesV-Twin, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder.
Capacity1099.2 cc / 67.07 cu-in
Bore x Stroke87.5 x 91.4 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Induction2x 36mm Keihin carburetors
IgnitionCDI
StartingElectric
Max Power78.4 hp / 58.4 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque101 Nm / 10.1 kg-m @ 4500 rpm
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveShaft
FrameDouble cradle
Front Suspension41mm Showa telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear SuspensionDual shock
Rear Wheel Travel100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes2x 269 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes195 mm Drum
Front Tyre110/90-18 61H
Rear Tyre140/90-15 70H
Caster Angle57 degrees
Trail153.5 mm / 6.04 in
DimensionsLength 2325 mm / 91.5 in Width 810 mm / 31.9 in Height 1230 mm / 48.4 in
Wheelbase1610 mm / 63.1 in
Seat Height750 mm / 29.5 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight245 kg / 540 lbs
Wet Weight265 kg / 584 lbs
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Reserve3 Litres / 0.8 US gal
Consumption average45 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0– / 36.5 m
Standing 1/4 Mile13.6 sec / 151.4 km/h
Top Speed172.4 km/h