Honda VT1100C2 Shadow Ace (1992-94)

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The Honda VT1100C2 Shadow Ace motorcycle was manufactured between 1992 and 1994. It has a liquid cooled, four stroke, 45-degree V-twin, OHC engine with a capacity of 1099 cc and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike has a maximum power of 39 kW at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 91 Nm at 2700 rpm. It is equipped with a 5-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. The front suspension includes 41mm telescopic forks with Showa 150mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension features dual shocks that are spring preload adjustable, and Showa. The bike comes with a single 316 mm disc 2 piston caliper front brake and a single 276 mm disc 1 piston caliper rear brake. The bike weighs 257 kg (dry weight) and has a 13.2 L fuel capacity. Its consumption is 5.2 L/100 km and it can go from 0-97 km/h in 4.7 seconds. The bike’s top speed is 172 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VT 1100C2 Shadow Ace

Year: 1992 – 94


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degreesV-Twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1099 cc / 67.1 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 87.5 x 91.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Oil Capacity: 3.8 L / 4 US quarts
Induction: 2 x 36 mm Keihin carbs.
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Battery: 12V, 16Ah
Max Power: 39 kW / 53 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque: 91 Nm / 9.27 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft. @ 2700 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic forks, Showa150mm wheel travel

Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in.
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable, Showa
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in.
Front Brakes: Single 316 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 276 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90-19, Dunlop F24
Rear Tyre: 170/80-15, Dunlop K555
Rake: 33 degrees
Trail: 155 mm / 6.1 in.
Wheelbase: 1661 mm / 65.4 in.
Seat Height: 699 mm / 27.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 147 mm / 5.8 in.
Dry Weight: 257 kg / 568 lbs
Wet Weight: 267 kg / 589 lbs
GVWR: 426 kg / 940 lbs
Load Capacity (full tank): 267 kg / 589 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13.2 L / 3.5 US gal
Consumption average: 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 US mpg
Braking 48 km/h / 30 mph – 0: 8.8 m / 29 ft
Braking 97 km/h / 60 mph – 0: 36.6 m / 120 ft

Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.7 sec / 151 km/h / 94 mph
Acc: 0 – 48 km/h / 30 mph: 1.5 sec
Acc: 0 – 97 km/h / 60 mph: 4.7 sec
Acc: 0 – 145 km/h / 90 mph: 12.1 sec
Acc: 0 – 161 km/h / 100 mph: 21.2 sec
Acc Top Gear: 64 – 97 km/h / 40 – 60 mph: 4.8 sec
Acc Top Gear: 97 – 129 km/h 60 – 80 mph: 6.7 sec
Top Speed: 172 km/h / 107 mph

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