I have a 2000 Shadow Sabre VT1100c2 and I LOVE it. I have ridden motorcyclres since I was 16 yrs old. I have ridden different makes and models and always come back to the conclusion that Hondas are the most dependable. The big twins are not as quick as the v fours or as smooth but definitely have their own appeal. My Sabres sound is great. It is full and throaty. The cobras rival the sound of any of the competition exhaust systems. I have ridden with other big twins and my Sabre has had no problems pulling away from much larger bore compettitors.