| MODEL | HONDA VT 1100C SHADOW 1985 - 1986 |
| Year | 1985 - 1986 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1099.2 cc / 67.07 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 87.5 x 91.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 58.4 kW / 78.4 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 10.1 kgf-m @ 4500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 2 x 36 mm Keihin carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm Showa telescopic forks, 150 mm / 5.9 in wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, 100 mm / 3.9 in wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 269 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | 195 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2325 mm / 91.5 in |
| Overall Width | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Overall Height | 1230 mm / 48.4 in |
| Seat Height | 750 mm / 29.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1610 mm / 63.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 245 kg / 540 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 265 kg / 584 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/90-18 61H |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-15 70H |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100 km / 45 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h / 107 mph |
The VT1100C was Honda's biggest V-twin when it arrived in 1985, a liquid-cooled, shaft-drive cruiser built to give American buyers big-twin feel with Japanese reliability. This first version used a 45-degree three-valve engine, twin front discs, an 18-inch front wheel and one exhaust per side. Testers liked its smooth town manners and comfortable ride but found its straight-line pace only on par with rivals and the styling conservative.
