1985 Honda VT 1100C Shadow

Honda VT 1100C Shadow
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General motorcycle information

Model
Honda VT 1100C Shadow
Year
1985
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
67.06 cubic inches (1099.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
78.0 horsepowers (58.2 kiloWatts) at 6000 RPM
Torque
72.28 pound-foot/lbf-ft (98.00 Nm / 9.99 kgf-m) at 3000 RPM
Compression
9:1
Bore x stroke
5.34 x 5.58 inches (87.5 x 91.4 mm)
Valves per cylinder
3
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
4-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
-
Top speed
172.0 kmh (106.9 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
33.0°
Trail
9.37 inches (153.5 mm)
Front suspension travel
9.15 inches (150.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
6.10 inches (100.0 mm)
Front tyre
110/90-18
Rear tyre
140/90-15
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
20.50 inches (336.0 mm)
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Rear brakes diameter
11.90 inches (195.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
540.1 pounds (245.0 kg)
Wet weight
584.2 pounds (265.0 kg)
Seat height
45.8 inches (750 mm)
Wheelbase
98.2 inches (1610 mm)
Overall length
141.9 inches (2325 mm)
Ground clearance
8.2 inches (135 mm)
Fuel capacity
3.43 gallons (13.0 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.79 gallons (3.0 litres)
Oil capacity
0.82 gallons (3.1 litres)

Further motorcycle information

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