1985 Honda VT 1100C Shadow

Honda VT 1100C Shadow 1985


1985 Honda VT 1100C Shadow specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model name Honda VT 1100C Shadow
Year of manufacture 1985
Type Custom / cruiser
Rating 3.6  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 1099.0 ccm (67.06 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Output 78.0 HP (56.9 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Torque 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Top speed 172.0 km/h (106.9 mph)
Compression 9.0:1
Bore x stroke 87.5 x 91.4 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Valves per cylinder 3
Fuel system Carburettor. 2 x 36mm Keihin 
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition CDI
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 4-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 33.0°
Trail 154 mm (6.0 inches)
Front suspension 41mm Showa telescopic forks
Front wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear suspension Dual shock
Rear wheel travel 100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front tire 110/90-18
Rear tire 140/90-15
Front brakes Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 336 mm (13.2 inches)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter 195 mm (7.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 245.0 kg (540.1 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 265.0 kg (584.2 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.3184 HP/kg
Seat height 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2325 mm (91.5 inches)
Ground clearance 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1610 mm (63.4 inches)
Fuel capacity 13.00 litres (3.43 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Oil capacity 3.10 litres (3.28 US quarts)
Other specifications
Starter Electric
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Maintenance and service specs *
Engine oil SAE 10W-40
Brake fluid DOT 4
Coolant 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Spark plugs NGK DPR7EA-9, NGK DPR7EIX-9
Idle speed 1000 +/- 100 RPM
Tire pressure front 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa)
Tire pressure rear 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa)
Fork tube size 41 mm (1.6 inches)
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual.
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