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HONDA VT 1100C SHADOW SABRE 2007

HONDA VT 1100C SHADOW SABRE 2007
HONDA VT 1100C SHADOW SABRE 2007 · Photo: Jonhjortur, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA VT 1100C SHADOW SABRE 2007
Year2007
Engine TypeFour stroke, 45° V-twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity1099 cc / 67.1 cu in
Bore X Stroke87.5 x 91.4 mm
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power49 kW / 67 hp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque91 Nm / 9.27 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm
IgnitionSolid-state digital, two spark plugs per cylinder
Induction2 x 36 mm Keihin carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveShaft
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension41 mm forks, 160 mm wheel travel
Rear SuspensionDual shocks, preload adjustable, 100 mm wheel travel
Front BrakesSingle 315 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 276 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height730 mm / 28.7 in
Wheelbase1640 mm / 64.6 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight261 kg / 575.4 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/90-18
Rear Tyre170/80-15
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 3.9 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Honda file

2007 was the last year for the Shadow Sabre and for the VT1100 line as a whole, after more than two decades. The Sabre finished unchanged in concept: a rubber-mounted, low-maintenance 1099 cc V-twin, shaft drive, cast front wheel and disc brakes at both ends in a long, low custom chassis.