Honda VT1100C2 Shadow Ace (1992-94)

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.

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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