Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2011 Honda Shadow Classic 400 relies on a 398 cc (24.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 33 Nm (24.3 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 64.0 x 62.0 mm (2.5 x 2.4 inches) with a 10.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Shadow Classic 400 measures 255 kg (562 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 660 mm (26 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,640 mm (64.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2011 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
660 mm (26 in)
Engine
Displacement398.0 ccm (24.29 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Torque33.0 Nm (3.4 kgf-m or 24.3 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
