| MODEL | HONDA VT 1100C SHADOW SPIRIT 1997 - 2001 |
| Year | 1997 - 2001 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder, offset dual 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 | 49 kW / 67 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 91 Nm / 9.27 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm |
| Ignition | Solid-state digital, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Induction | 2 x 36 mm Keihin carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel tubular |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic forks, 150 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable, 100 mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1651 mm / 65.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 250 kg / 553 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/80-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.88 L/100 km / 40 US mpg |
| Top Speed | — |
The Shadow Spirit took over from the standard VT1100C for 1997, keeping the smoother offset dual-crankpin engine but adding more chrome, a street-rod look with a low seat, revised horn and exhaust layout and a cable clutch. It kept a 19-inch front wheel and drum rear brake. In comparison tests it was praised for smoothness and economy but rated behind the other 1100 Shadows for handling.
