| MODEL | HONDA VT 1100 SHADOW ACE 1995 - 1997 |
| Year | 1995 - 1997 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder, single crankpin |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1099 cc / 67.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 87.5 x 91.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 39 kW / 53 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 91 Nm / 9.27 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft @ 2700 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 | — |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm Showa telescopic forks, 150 mm / 5.9 in wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Showa shocks, spring preload adjustable, 100 mm / 3.9 in wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 276 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 699 mm / 27.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1661 mm / 65.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 257 kg / 568 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 267 kg / 589 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/90-19 (Dunlop F24) |
| Rear Tyre | 170/80-15 (Dunlop K555) |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h / 107 mph |
The ACE (American Classic Edition) arrived for 1995 as an Ohio-built, Harley-styled take on the Shadow 1100. Its main change was a single-crankpin crankshaft that gave the V-twin a lumpier, more traditional beat at the cost of around 10 hp, plus full fenders, a wide tank, staggered shotgun pipes and a fat 170-section rear tyre. Testers praised its finish and neutral cornering but wanted more front-brake bite and rear suspension travel.
