Honda VT1100C2 Shadow Ace (1995-97)

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