The Honda VT 1100C2 Shadow Ace is a motorcycle that was produced between 1995 and 1997. It has a four-stroke 45-degree V-twin OHV engine with a capacity of 1099cc and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike is liquid-cooled and has a Keihin carburetor induction system with a CDI ignition that produces a maximum power output of 39 kW or 53 bhp at 5500 rpm. It has a maximum torque of 91 Nm or 9.27 kgf-m or 67 lb-ft at 2700 rpm.
The bike features a five-speed transmission system, a shaft final drive, and a 1661mm wheelbase. The front suspension has 41mm telescopic forks and the rear suspension has dual shocks spring preload adjustability. The front brakes are single 316mm discs with a two-piston caliper, while the rear brakes are single 276mm discs with a one-piston caliper. The front tire is 110/90-19 and the rear tire is 170/80-15.
The bike has a dry weight of 257 kg or 568 lbs and a wet weight of 267 kg or 589 lbs. Its fuel tank capacity is 13.2 L or 3.5 US gallons and it has a consumption average of 5.2 L/100 km or 19.1 km/L or 45 US mpg. It can go from 0-97 km/h or 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 172 km/h or 107 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda VT 1100C2 Shadow Ace
| Year | 1995-97 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
